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E-One F550 Recall 18V056: Loose Electrical Connections Can Overheat and Cause Fire

NHTSA campaign 18V056, reported January 9, 2018, 196 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Electrical connections at the transfer switch may loosen over time, causing excessive heat in the electrical system. This heat can increase the risk of a fire.

The remedy is free. E-One will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the IOTA 50 Amp transfer switch with a Powermax switch at no cost. Owners can contact E-One customer service at 1-352-861-3612 for more information, and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V056E-One Incorporated
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem
E-One Incorporated (E-One) is recalling certain 2005-2010 E-One Typhoon, Cyclone II, X-036, Cyclone III, SPGL, SPBE, FLM2, F550, I440, and I740 emergency vehicles, equipped with an IOTA 50 Amp transfer switch. Electrical connections at the transfer switch may loosen and cause excessive heat.
Risk
The excessive heat can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
E-One will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IOTA transfer switch with a Powermax switch, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2018. Owners may contact E-One customer service at 1-352-861-3612.
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 II200520062007200820092010
E-One Cyclone III200520062007200820092010
E-One F550200520062007200820092010
E-One FLM2200520062007200820092010
E-One I440200520062007200820092010
E-One I740200520062007200820092010
E-One Spbe200520062007200820092010
E-One Spgl200520062007200820092010
E-One Typhoon200520062007200820092010
E-One X-036200520062007200820092010