What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2018043
- Recall date
- 22 January 2018
- Make
- E-One, Spartan, Freightliner, International, Ford
- Models
- Cyclone, Cyclone Iii, Typhoon, Big Easy, E-X036, M2, 4400, 7400, F-550, Gladiator
- Model years
- 2005 to 2010
- Vehicle class
- Truck - Med. & H.D.
- System
- Electrical
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 9
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain vehicles equipped with an IOTA 50 amp transfer switch which is used to switch power between on-vehicle generator and shoreline power. Under certain heavy duty cycles, the lugs on the buss bar may loosen. Under high electrical loads, loose electrical connections could cause the circuit to overheat, which would increase the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the IOTA switch.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2018043.