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Campaign 15V529 Posted August 18, 2015 164 units

2013-2016 E-One Pumper/Tanker/Rescue Recall 15V529: Lights

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 31, 2026

Recall 15V529 covers 164 2013-2016 E-One Pumper, Tanker, and Rescue vehicles for lighting and siren interlock defects. Repair will be free.

Recall 15V529 covers 164 2013-2016 E-One Rescue, Tanker, and Pumper emergency vehicles built on International chassis because the manual master body power disconnect switch is not linked to the start circuit. The vehicle can be driven without side and rear lighting, sirens, or warning lights, which increases crash and injury risk; the E-One dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The manual master body power disconnect switch on affected 2013-2016 E-One Rescue, Tanker, and Pumper vehicles controls power to the body electrical system. This is the system that runs the rear tail lights, turn signals, marker lights, emergency warning lights, and siren, separate from the truck chassis.

When the switch is left off, the body electrical system stays disconnected from the batteries. The problem is that the switch was not tied to the start circuit, so the engine can start and the vehicle can be driven with those lights and warning devices unpowered.

The warning sign is that the upper and rear emergency warning lights and the emergency warning siren do not activate when switched on from the cab. During night driving, the driver can also fail to see that the rear tail lights are not working.

Who's affected?

Spans Rescue, Tanker, and Pumper fire trucks across the 2013-2016 model years, all tied to the same electrical equipment component.

2015 E-One Rescue Electrical
2015 E-One Tanker Electrical
2016 E-One Rescue Electrical
2016 E-One Tanker Electrical
2014 E-One Tanker Electrical
Units affected164
Field incidentsNHTSA has logged no field incidents to date.

A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.

What's the safety risk?

If the side or rear emergency lighting, siren, or warning lights lose power, the emergency vehicle is harder for others to see and hear during response. That increases the risk of a crash and injury to occupants in this vehicle and other vehicles. Keep it out of emergency service until the repair is completed. Repair will be free at any franchised E-One dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2013-2016 E-One Rescue, Tanker, or Pumper is included in this recall.
  2. Watch for E-One's owner notice before scheduling the final repair; if you already received it, keep it with the vehicle.
  3. Contact a franchised E-One dealer once the repair opens, and ask for the free relay interlock installation that prevents operation until the body power switch is engaged.
  4. Reference recall number 15V529 when you call E-One or the dealer.
  5. Confirm the side and rear lighting, sirens, and warning lights are working before operating the vehicle until the relay interlock repair is complete.

What happens at the repair

Once the final dealer repair is available, an E-One technician will install a relay tied into the engine start circuit. That relay interlocks the manual master body power disconnect switch with vehicle startup, so the vehicle cannot be operated until the switch has been engaged and the required side and rear lights and sirens are powered. The dealer repair will be free once it opens.

Timeline

August 18, 2015 NHTSA published the recall
August 25, 2015 Dealer notification began
August 30, 2015 Dealer notification ended
September 10, 2015 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)
September 18, 2015 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 15V529?

Recall 15V529 covers 164 2013-2016 E-One Rescue, Tanker, and Pumper vehicles built on International truck chassis with a body power disconnect switch issue. The vehicle can be operated before the side and rear lights, sirens, and warning lights are engaged.

What should I do if my 2013-2016 E-One Rescue, Tanker, or Pumper is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific emergency vehicle is included in recall 15V529. If it is, contact a franchised E-One dealer or E-One customer service at 1-904-237-1122 and ask for the relay installation tied to this recall number.

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 will install the relay free of charge. The relay interlocks with the engine start circuit so the vehicle cannot be operated until the switch is engaged.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is reduced visibility and warning capability during emergency operation. Under recall 15V529, the vehicle can be driven without the required side and rear lighting, sirens, or warning lights, increasing crash and injury risk for occupants and other road users.

When did E-One start this recall?

E-One began the recall on September 18, 2015. If you own or manage a 2013-2016 E-One Rescue, Tanker, or Pumper, use the VIN to confirm inclusion and reference recall 15V529 when speaking with the dealer or E-One customer service.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V529000
E-One customer service1-904-237-1122
NHTSA recall #15V529
NHTSA recall # (full)15V529000

Source documents

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