2019 E-One Cyclone II problems

What is wrong

E-One Incorporated (E-One) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Cyclone 2 and 2020-2021 Typhoon N emergency vehicles. Exhaust heat may build up inside the vehicle body in certain situations such as heavy engine use, possibly causing nearby components to overheat.

Risk

Overheated components can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will add an opening to the body top and install a protective grate, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2022. Owners may contact E-One customer service at 1‑352‑237‑1122.

Recall number 22V852000 · Recall details

What is wrong

E-One Incorporated (E-One) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Cyclone 2, 2020 Commercial, Quest 2, 2020-2021 Typhoon, 2021 Cyclone N, and 2020-2022 Typhoon N fire trucks. The neutral screw connection within the QO Plug-On Neutral Load Center may be loose. If that connection is loose, the affected load center can overheat.

Risk

An overheated load center can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the load center, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2022. Owners may contact E-One's customer service at 1‑352‑237‑1122.

Recall number 22V538000 · Recall details

What is wrong

E-One Incorporated (E-One) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Cyclone 2, Quest 2, 2020-2021 Typhoon N, 2020 Typhoon, and 2021 Cyclone N vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.

Risk

A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel tubes and install vibration isolators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 14, 2022. Owners may contact E-One customer service at 1‑352‑237‑1122.

Recall number 21V952000 · Recall details

What is wrong

E-One Incorporated (E-One) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Cyclone 2, Cyclone N, Quest 2, Typhoon, and Typhoon N vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

Risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed out on May 28, 2021. Owners may contact E-One customer service at 1‑352‑237‑1122.

Recall number 21V332000 · Recall details

What is wrong

E-One Incorporated (E-One) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Commercial, 2019-2020 Cyclone 2 and 2020 Cyclone N, Quest 2, Typhoon and Typhoon N vehicles, equipped with Weldon V-Mux Vista IV Standard LCD displays used for controlling emergency vehicle lighting and HVAC functions. These displays may experience low voltage spikes, causing the LCD display to lock up or become nonfunctional.

Risk

A locked up or non-functional LCD display can delay emergency efforts, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

E-One will notify owners, and dealers will replace the display or apply a retrofit remedy, free of charge. E-One issued owners an interim notification on December 15, 2020. The recall began January 26, 2021. Owners may contact E-One customer service at 1‑352‑237‑1122.

Recall number 20V752000 · Recall details

What is wrong

E-One Incorporated (E-One) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Cyclone 2 and Typhoon ambulances. The lower shock mount bracket may cause the U-bolts to bind and break, possibly preventing the rear axle from remaining secured.

Risk

The unsecured rear axle may shift sideways, resulting in loss of control of the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

E-One has notified owners, and dealers replace any of the affected lower shock mount brackets, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2020. Owners may contact E-One customer service at 1‑888‑237‑1751.

Recall number 20V546000 · Recall details

What is wrong

E-One Incorporated (E-One) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Typhoon and Cyclone 2, 2013-2014 Cyclone 3, 2014-2019 Quest 2 and 2017 CHSH emergency vehicles equipped with a Cummins ISL, L9, ISX12, X12, ISX15, or X15 engine. The engines do not have a diode in the starter solenoid circuit to improve the longevity of the lock-out relay, resulting in accumulated damage over time.

Risk

The damaged starter lock-out relay may prevent the vehicle from starting, hindering personnel from responding to emergencies, increasing the risk of an injury.

Remedy

E-One will notify owners, and dealers will install a diode in the starter solenoid circuit and install a new starter lock-out relay, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact E-One customer service at 1‑352‑861‑3612. Note: Vehicles previously repaired under recall 18V‑019 also need this recall remedy.

Recall number 19V730000 · Recall details

What is wrong

E-One Incorporated (E-One) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Cyclone II, 2013-2014 and 2016-2019 Typhoon, 2015-2017 Quest fire trucks. The front shocks may separate from their upper mount on the front suspension. The loose shock may contact and damage the steering gear housing, possibly causing a steering fluid leak and a loss of power steering assist.

Risk

A loss of hydraulic steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

E-One has notified owners, and dealers will install a new shock mount bolt and nut, hardened washer, and shims to keep the shocks secured, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2019. Owners may contact E-One customer service at 1‑352‑861‑3612.

Recall number 19V598000 · Recall details

What is wrong

E-One Incorporated (E-One) is recalling certain 2019 Typhoon and Cyclone II fire trucks. Due to improper manufacturing, the cushion of the Inflatable Head Cushion (IHC) and Knee Air Bag (KAB) may detach during a deployment event and not inflate.

Risk

In the event of a crash, if the cushions do not inflate properly, they may not provide the intended protection to the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

E-One will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bags, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2019. Owners may contact E-One customer service at 1‑352‑861‑3612.

Recall number 19V592000 · Recall details

What is wrong

E-One Incorporated (E-One) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Cyclone II, Typhoon and Quest II emergency vehicles, equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

E-One will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact E-One customer service at 1‑352‑861‑3612.

Recall number 18V606000 · Recall details