- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- E-One Incorporated (E-One) is recalling certain 2022 Cyclone 2, Cyclone N, and Typhoon N vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to crack and allowing the tie rods to separate.
- Risk
- Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 30, 2022. Owners may contact E-One customer service at 1-352-237-1122.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The tie rod clamps in the steering linkage may have been improperly heat-treated. Over time they can crack, which may allow the tie rods to separate from the steering system.
If a tie rod separates, the driver can suddenly lose steering control, which raises the risk of a crash. Owners should be alert to any unusual steering behavior and contact their dealer promptly if concerned.
The remedy is free. Authorized dealers will replace the tie rod clamps at no charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 30, 2022. You can also contact E-One customer service at 1-352-237-1122, and you can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| E-One Cyclone II | 2022 |
|---|---|
| E-One Cyclone N | 2022 |
| E-One Typhoon N | 2022 |