- 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
2005 E-One Typhoon Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2005 E-One Typhoon have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in January 2018 for the electrical system.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Typhoon year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2005 E-One Typhoon recalls 2
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
- The problem
- On certain emergency vehicles equipped with cummins isl cm850 diesel engines, the connecting rods which transfer energy from the piston to the crankshaft are defective and can result in seizure of the piston pin. A piston pin seizure can result in a mission-disabling engine failure.
- The risk
- This condition could ultimately result in a loss of vehicle power (engine stall) increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers are working with cummins to replace the connecting rods free of charge. Owners may contact e-one at 352-237-1122 or cummins at 1-800-diesels.
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E-One Typhoon: every year compared
All Typhoon years2005 E-One Typhoon vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 E-One Typhoon | 0 | 2 | A | |
| 2005 E-One C2 | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2005 E-One Typhoon
Does the 2005 E-One Typhoon have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 E-One Typhoon: electrical system (January 2018); diesel (May 2006). 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 2005 E-One Typhoon had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2005 E-One Typhoon a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 80 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical E-One Typhoon 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 2005 E-One Typhoon 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