Steering: hydraulic power assist system
- Component
- Steering: hydraulic power assist system
- Manufacturer
- E-One Incorporated
- Vehicles affected
- 356
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2017-10-09
- Owners notified
- 2017-11-27
Defect description
E-One Incorporated (E-One) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Quest, Cyclone II, and Typhoon emergency vehicles. The power steering assist cylinder may not have been properly tightened to the steering arm.
Safety risk
If the steering assist cylinder detaches there would be a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
E-One will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and retighten the steering assist cylinder mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began on November 27, 2017. Owners may contact E-One customer service at 1-352-861-3612.