NHTSA Recall 13V145000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V145000; Date: Apr. 17, 2013
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 E-one Cyclone Ii; 2012 E-one Cyclone Ii; 2013 E-one Cyclone Ii
Component: Parking Brake:conventional:air
Manufactured by: E-one Incorporated
Affected Units:: 10
Recall Summary:
E-one incorporated (e-one) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 cyclone ii fire fighting vehicles manufactured from April 22, 2011, through February 8, 2013. These vehicles are equipped with meritor axle assemblies that were built with piston air parking brake actuators. In the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.
How to Fix:
E-one will notify owners and the actuators will be replaced as needed, free of charge. The recall began on may 6, 2013. Owners may contact e-one at 1-800-627-5050. E-one's number for this campaign is 4en.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 6, 2013
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