The problem
E-One Incorporated (E-One) is recalling certain 2016-2017 E-One Cyclone II SP-10 emergency vehicles equipped with a 100 foot steel rear mount platform aerial device. Over time, movement of the bucket on the aerial ladder may cause stress fractures in the ladder tubing, compromising the integrity of the aerial device.
The risk
Stress fractures in the aerial device may result in the ladder failing, increasing the risk of injury of the bucket occupant.
The fix
E-One has notified owners, and dealers will either repair or replace the affected ladder sections, free of charge. The recall began on July 10, 2018. Owners may contact E-One customer service at 1-352-861-1122.
Contacts
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.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized E-One dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 18V423000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.