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E-One Cyclone II Recall 18V423: Aerial ladder can crack and fail, risking bucket occupant injury

NHTSA campaign 18V423, reported June 21, 2018, 8 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Over time, movement of the bucket on the aerial ladder can cause stress fractures in the ladder tubing. These cracks can compromise the integrity of the aerial device.

If the ladder fails, the bucket occupant faces a higher risk of injury. Owners should take this recall seriously and avoid putting anyone in the bucket until the vehicle has been checked.

The repair is free. Dealers will either repair or replace the affected ladder sections at no charge. Owners can contact E-One customer service at 1-352-861-1122, and should check their VIN for any 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 18V423E-One Incorporated
Component
STRUCTURE
Problem
E-One Incorporated (E-One) is recalling certain 2016-2017 E-One Cyclone II SP-10 emergency vehicles equipped with a 100 foot steel rear mount platform aerial device. Over time, movement of the bucket on the aerial ladder may cause stress fractures in the ladder tubing, compromising the integrity of the aerial device.
Risk
Stress fractures in the aerial device may result in the ladder failing, increasing the risk of injury of the bucket occupant.
Remedy
E-One has notified owners, and dealers will either repair or replace the affected ladder sections, free of charge. The recall began on July 10, 2018. Owners may contact E-One customer service at 1-352-861-1122.
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 II20162017