NHTSA Recall 16V801000
Filed by E-One Incorporated. Component: Equipment. Reported 2016-11-03. An estimated 196 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
E-One Incorporated (E-One) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Typhoon, Quest, and Cyclone fire trucks manufactured January 1, 2014, to October 11, 2016, and equipped with aerial ladders. Due to a design change, the filter for the aerial ladder may leak hydraulic fluid.
Risk
A hydraulic fluid leak can cause a loss of aerial device function, increasing the risk of injury.
What the manufacturer will do
E-One will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the filter and head assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 29, 2016. Owners may contact E-One customer service at 1-800-627-5050.
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.