- The 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.
- The risk
- The excessive heat can increase the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2008 E-One F550 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2008 E-One F550 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in January 2018 for the electrical system.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical F550 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2008 E-One F550 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2008 E-One F550 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
E-One F550: every year compared
All F550 yearsQuestions about the 2008 E-One F550
Does the 2008 E-One F550 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 E-One F550: electrical system (January 2018). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2008 E-One F550 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2008 E-One F550 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical E-One F550 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2008 E-One F550 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data