Recall 13V601 covers 10 2013 E-One Cyclone Ii, Typhoon, and Quest vehicles with sticking seat belt buckles. Repair is free at E-One dealers.
E-One is recalling 10 2013 Cyclone Ii, Typhoon, and Quest fire fighting vehicles because the IMMI L9 seat belt buckle can leave the latch plate partly engaged after the release button is pressed. That defect can make the belt difficult to unlatch and hinder exit during an emergency; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The front seat belt buckle on 2013 E-One Cyclone Ii, Typhoon, and Quest fire fighting vehicles is the receiver that locks the seat belt latch plate in place. In normal use, the latch plate clicks into the buckle and stays locked until the release button is pressed. The buckle has to hold the belt during a ride and release cleanly when the occupant needs to get out.
On affected vehicles with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles, the release does not always clear the latch plate cleanly. When the button is pressed, the latch plate can remain partly caught inside the buckle instead of coming free. That partial engagement makes the belt difficult to unlatch, which is why the recall says the vehicles do not meet the seat belt assembly standard.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem shows up at the moment someone presses the buckle button and the belt does not release normally.
Who's affected?
Covers 3 E-One fire apparatus models from 2013, all tied to the same seat belt buckle assembly.
| 2013 E-One Cyclone Ii | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2013 E-One Typhoon | seat belt |
| 2013 E-One Quest | seat belt |
| Units affected | 10 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
A seat belt buckle latch plate that stays partly engaged after the release button is pressed can slow exit from the vehicle and increase injury risk during an emergency. If your VIN is included, schedule the inspection and buckle replacement soon. Repair will be free at any franchised E-One dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013 E-One Cyclone Ii, Typhoon, or Quest is included in this recall.
- Contact E-One customer service at 1-800-627-5050 to confirm the current repair path and dealer handling.
- Schedule the free seat-belt-buckle inspection and replacement that fixes the buckle unlatching problem.
- Bring any recall notice you received, and reference recall number 13V601 when you call.
- Plan around slower emergency exit until the buckle inspection or replacement is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an E-One technician will inspect the IMMI L9 seat belt buckles covered by recall 13V601. The repair path in the filing is straightforward: inspect each affected buckle, then replace any buckle that does not release correctly. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. Ask the service desk to confirm which buckles are included before work begins.
Timeline
| November 29, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
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Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V601?
Recall 13V601 covers 10 2013 E-One Cyclone Ii, Typhoon, and Quest fire fighting vehicles with IMMI L9 seat belt buckles. The latch plate can stay partly engaged after the release button is pressed, making the belt difficult to unlatch. E-One dealers inspect and replace affected buckles for free.
What should I do if my 2013 E-One Cyclone Ii, Typhoon, or Quest is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 13V601. If it is, contact an E-One dealer or E-One customer service at 1-800-627-5050 to arrange the seat belt buckle inspection. The dealer replaces the buckle for free if needed.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and E-One's remedy says dealers inspect the seat belt buckle and replace it if necessary free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at an E-One dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The risk in recall 13V601 is delayed exit from the vehicle during an emergency. If the latch plate remains partly engaged after the release button is pressed, an occupant can have trouble unlatching the belt, increasing injury risk. The free dealer inspection addresses the buckle.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V601000 |
|---|---|
| E-One customer service | 1-800-627-5050 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V601 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V601000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →