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June 30, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V459000
Transmission Cooler Insufficiently Welded
Contaminated transmission fluid may cause transmission failure and a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V459
Manufacturer E-One Incorporated
Components POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected 17
Summary
E-One Incorporated (E-One) is recalling certain 2022 Cyclone 2, Cyclone N, and Typhoon N vehicles. The transmission cooler may be insufficiently welded, which can result in engine coolant contaminating the transmission fluid.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the transmission cooler and fluids, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 31, 2023. Owners may contact E-ONE customer service at 1-352-237-1122.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Chronology :
On March 23, 2023, SO 145099, began exhibiting transmission shifting issues.
On March 24, 2023, it was discovered that the transmission cooler was leaking and allowing engine coolant to contaminate the transmission fluid. E-ONE contacted Radicon, the manufacturer of the transmission cooler, and informed them of the issue.
On March 27, 2023, Radicon informed E-ONE that they found a problem in their welding process in the production units that they had in inventory.
On April 3, 2023, E-ONE received the faulty transmission cooler from truck SO 145099.
On April 28, 2023, Radicon informed E-ONE of their analyses of the returned transmission cooler and they informed E-ONE that the failure of the transmission cooler resulted from the same welding problem as Radicon found in their inventory.
On May 4, 2023, a second failed transmission cooler was returned to E-ONE.
On May 16, 2023, Radicon received the second transmission cooler and confirmed the same welding problem previously seen.
On June 8, 2023, E-ONE recommended to the REV Group Recall Committee that a recall be conducted for this issue.
On June 27, 2023, REV Group Recall Committee met and approved a recall be conducted for this issue.
3 Affected Products
Vehicles
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
E-ONE | CYCLONE II | 2022 |
E-ONE | CYCLONE N | 2022 |
E-ONE | TYPHOON N | 2022 |
2 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-23V459-5670.pdf 645.452KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23V459-7180.PDF 216.013KB
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- Size: 0.75"D x 12.5"W x 7.5"H. Outlet and Inlet Size: 3/8".
- Mid-size and full-size cars, pick-ups; Compatible with OEM cooler systems
- GVWR up to 18,000 pounds, towing up to 3,500 pounds
- 100% pressure testing to 150 PSI for quality assurance; Ultrasonically soldered for durability. High efficiency turbulators.
- Please check that this cooler fits your vehicle before purchasing. Please utilize the Compatibility Guide PDF towards the bottom of this page for fitment confirmation.
- Size: 11.0”L x 5.875” W x 0.70”H
- Sub-compact to compact cars; GVWR up to 18,000 pounds
- Made of steel
- Patented internal turbulation increases heat transfer with minimal pressure drop
- Pre-drilled mounting brackets for easy installation
- [Warranty]: Lifetime guarantee
- [Design Material]: Built with the highest grade materials and components
- [Quality Control]: Each Product is quality inspected and 100% tested
- [Fitment]: OE design to ensure exact fit, form and function Carefully crafted to exceptional OE standards for precise fit
- [Compatibility]: If You Would Like To Verify Fitment, Please Send Us A Message As We Respond Quickly
- Each 3/8" hose is about 52" long with AN-6 inverted flare ends, and 2 lines in the kit;
- Fit single and dual pass coolers
- Fit for lots of Chevy, Ford, Mopar, GM, GMC, Buick, Cadillac cars & trucks.
- The universal kit is perfect for your Rat Rod, Hot Rod, Street Rod, Muscle Car, Custom and more
- Package includes:(4) AN-6 flared to 1/4" NPT billet adaptors,(2) AN-6 flared to 3/8" NPT billet adaptors,4) 90 degree AN-6 inverted flare to AN-6 flare billet adaptors,(2) lines in the kit, and each line is about 52".
- Size is 3/4 inch x 7-1/2 inch x 12-1/2 inch
- SAE 45 degree fittings for maximum reliability
- Electrostatically powder coated to prevent corrosion
- All aluminum lightweight construction
- Fits full-size vehicles towing up to 2,500 pounds
- Size is 8 inch x 4-1/2 feet
- Designed for transmission fluid applications
- Made for tight radius applications found in transmission cooler installations
- Package Dimensions : 12" L x 14.5" W x 15" H
- Size is 3/4 inch x 11 inch x 11-5/8 inch. Compatible with OEM cooler systems
- Class "A" motor homes, large travel trailers, 5th wheel trailers
- GVWR up to 30,000 pounds, towing up to 10,000 pounds
- Patented internal turbulation increases heat transfer with minimal pressure drop
- Pre-drilled mounting brackets for easy installation
- Size is 3/4 inch x 5 inch x 12-1/2 inch
- Sub-compact to compact cars
- GVWR up to 12,000 pounds
- Ultrasonically soldered for durability
- 100 percentage pressure tested
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-459 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : E-One Incorporated Submission Date : JUN 30, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-459 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : E-One Incorporated Address : 1601 S.W. 37TH AVENUE Ocala FL 34474 Company phone : (904) 237-1122 Population : Number of potentially involved : 17 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 E_ONE CYCLONE 2, CYCLONE N, TYPHOON N Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : DIESEL Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by the first two lots that were shipped to EONE by Radicon. The recalled products differ from other products by the weld process on the transmission cooler. The first two lots had a weld seam on the two side plates of the transmission cooler, the subsequent lots did not have the weld on the transmission cooler. QTY: 2 – 2022 Cyclone 2 vehicles are affected QTY: 2 – 2022 Cyclone N vehicles are affected QTY: 13 – 2022 Typhoon N vehicles are affected Production Dates : SEP 12, 2022 – JAN 19, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 4EN6AAA80N1004441 End : 4ENLABA83N1004765 ✔ Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : A faulty welding process created a leak in the transmission cooler that will cause contamination of the transmission fluid with engine coolant. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Contaminated transmission fluid will shorten the life of the vehicle transmission and there is a risk of lack of motive power for the vehicle. Description of the Cause : The welding process on the internal welds of the transmission cooler was insufficient which will allow engine coolant to mix with the transmission fluid. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-459 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : The transmission fluid will be discolored. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Transmission Cooler Component Description : Transmission Cooler Component Part Number : ENG7097 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Radicon Co., Ltd Address : 16/1 Suwintawong St. Lampakchee Nongchok Bangkok Foreign States 10530 Country : Thailand Chronology : On March 23, 2023, SO 145099, began exhibiting transmission shifting issues. On March 24, 2023, it was discovered that the transmission cooler was leaking and allowing engine coolant to contaminate the transmission fluid. E-ONE contacted Radicon, the manufacturer of the transmission cooler, and informed them of the issue. On March 27, 2023, Radicon informed E-ONE that they found a problem in their welding process in the production units that they had in inventory. On April 3, 2023, E-ONE received the faulty transmission cooler from truck SO 145099. On April 28, 2023, Radicon informed E-ONE of their analyses of the returned transmission cooler and they informed E-ONE that the failure of the transmission cooler resulted from the same welding problem as Radicon found in their inventory. On May 4, 2023, a second failed transmission cooler was returned to E-ONE. On May 16, 2023, Radicon received the second transmission cooler and confirmed the same welding problem previously seen. On June 8, 2023, E-ONE recommended to the REV Group Recall Committee that a recall be conducted for this issue. On June 27, 2023, REV Group Recall Committee met and approved a recall be conducted for this issue. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-459 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : E-ONE will provide a new transmission cooler and fluids free of charge. EONE will compensate the Dealer or Owner for installing the new transmission cooler and fluids provided free of charge. There is no charge to the Dealer or the Owner for this Recall. If you have already paid to have your E-ONE vehicle repaired for this condition, you may be eligible for reimbursement of the charges you paid for the repair or replacement of components. To learn more about what you need to do to obtain reimbursement call E-ONE Customer Service at 1-352-237-1122 and instructions will be provided. Please have your truck’s VIN available. If after having attempted to take advantage of this recall you believe you have not been able to have your E-ONE vehicle remedied without charge and within a reasonable amount of time, you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C., 20590; or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1- 888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http:// www.safercar.gov. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The item being recalled is the transmission cooler which is a part of E-ONE RAD ASSY L9/X12 NON RET RADICO part #: 1131208. The new replacement transmission cooler is a Revision on the transmission cooler manufacturers side. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : All affected units are currently in the field on Customer vehicles. No affected units were in inventory or production. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : 1) Email dealers a copy of the recall approximately 1 week before customers. 2) Mail customers the recall Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUL 10, 2023 – JUL 24, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : JUL 31, 2023 – AUG 14, 2023 * NR – Not Reported
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