2003–2005 E-One Fire Truck recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain Fire trucks built with detroit diesel series 60 egr engines, the battery to starter motor cable rubs against the hex-head plug on the fuel filter causing insulation damage and unintentional grounding.
💥 The risk
This could cause a Fire in the engine compartment.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the hex head plug on the fuel filter with a 3/8" allen-head plug free of charge. If the cable is damaged, it will be replaced. The recall began on april 1, 2005. Owners may contact e-one at 1-352-237-1122.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V143000
- Manufacturer
- E-ONE, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 136
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 1, 2005
- Built
- May 1, 2003 – Jan 31, 2005
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.