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E-One Typhoon Recall 16V443: Electrical short circuit can cause lost headlights and fire risk

NHTSA campaign 16V443, reported June 16, 2016, 27 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain fire apparatus with Class 1 Es-Key power control modules made by Hale Products may not have sufficient circuit protection, depending on the module's software and how it was installed. This can allow a short circuit in the vehicle's electrical system. A short circuit can damage electrical components, such as causing the headlights to stop working, which increases the risk of a crash. A short circuit can also increase the risk of a fire.

E-One will notify owners. Dealers will upgrade the power control module software or retrofit fuses, free of charge. Owners can contact E-One customer service at 1-904-237-1122 or Hale Products customer service at 1-800-533-3569 for more information.

An authorized dealer will perform the repair at no cost. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V443E-One Incorporated
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem
E-One Incorporated (E-One) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 E-One Cyclone II and Typhoon vehicles manufactured January 1, 2014, to May 31, 2016, equipped with certain Class 1 Es-Key power control modules manufactured by Hale Products. The affected power control modules may not provide sufficient circuit protection depending on their combination of software and installation, possibly resulting in a short circuit.
Risk
A short circuit may result in damage to components of the vehicle's electrical system, affecting their function such as causing a loss of headlights, increasing the risk of a crash. A short circuit may also increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
E-One will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the software or retrofit fuses, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2016. Owners may contact E-One customer service at 1-904-237-1122, or Hale customer service at 1-800-533-3569.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

E-One Cyclone II201420152016
E-One Typhoon201420152016