| Make : E-ONE | Model : FIRE TRUCK | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20030501 - 20050131 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V143000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050401 | Date Received by ODI: 20050412 | Date Added to Database: 20050413 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: E-ONE, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: E-ONE, INC. | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 136 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEX HEAD PLUG ON THE FUEL FILTER WITH A 3/8" ALLEN-HEAD PLUG. IF THE CABLE IS DAMAGED, IT WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 1, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT E-ONE AT 1-352-237-1122. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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