NHTSA Campaign 05V143000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Issued by E-ONE, INC. · Reported Apr 12, 2005 · 136 vehicles affected

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.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
E-ONE FIRE TRUCK 2003 136
E-ONE FIRE TRUCK 2004 136
E-ONE FIRE TRUCK 2005 136

Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V143000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.