Recall
E-one Fire Truck — 05V143000
NHTSA ID
05V143000
Make
E-one
Model
Fire Truck
Years Affected
2005
Recall Date
2005-04-12
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Units Affected
136
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy
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.