Recall 19V649 affects 1 2018 E-One Typhoon emergency vehicle for SmartFoam pump overheating. Repair is free at any franchised E-One dealer.
E-One is recalling 1 2018 Typhoon emergency vehicle because its Hale SmartFoam 6.5 foam pump system can overheat and fail, leaving foam chemical unavailable during a fire response. That loss can weaken firefighting or vapor mitigation work and increase injury risk for bystanders and emergency personnel; an E-One dealer will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The 2018 E-One Typhoon in NHTSA campaign 19V649 uses a Hale SmartFoam 6.5 foam pump system with a 12-volt power supply. That system moves fire fighting foam chemical into the water stream so crews can apply foam during a fire. When it works correctly, the pump supplies foam chemical at the rate the system calls for.
On the affected vehicle, the foam pump system overheats when it runs at low flow and high pressure. The motor needs unacceptable amperage as it slowly pulses, and repeated overheating can make the system fail. If that happens, fire fighting foam chemical is unavailable when crews need it to fight a fire.
There is no warning sign before failure. The system can stop providing foam chemical without a prior light, sound, or other owner-visible symptom.
Who's affected?
| 2018 E-One Typhoon | Equipment |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 1 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2018 E-One Typhoon truck is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the foam chemical injection system is unavailable, firefighting and vapor mitigation can be limited, increasing injury risk for bystanders and emergency personnel. There is no warning sign before the condition, so schedule the recall repair soon and keep the apparatus ready for service. Repair is free at any franchised E-One dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018 E-One Typhoon is included in this recall.
- Contact E-One customer service at 1-352-861-3612 to schedule the free SmartFoam 6.5 system replacement with a Hale dealer.
- Ask for the 12 volt SmartFoam pump system to be replaced with the 24 volt system and voltage converter, the repair that fixes the foam-pump overheating and failure risk.
- Bring the recall notice if E-One mailed one. If not, reference recall number 19V649 when you call.
- Avoid relying on the affected foam system for firefighting or vapor mitigation until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an E-One technician replaces the Hale SmartFoam 6.5 12 volt foam pump system with a SmartFoam 6.5 24 volt system and adds a voltage converter. The recall repair is free, including parts and labor. The owner notice process began October 15, 2019, so the repair is available now for the 2018 Typhoon included in campaign 19V649. Ask the service desk to confirm the foam pump system on your vehicle before the work begins.
Timeline
| September 10, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 16, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| October 11, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 14, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| November 15, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V649?
Recall 19V649 covers 1 2018 E-One Typhoon emergency vehicle equipped with a Hale SmartFoam 6.5 foam pump system using a 12 volt power supply. The system can overheat and fail, leaving firefighting foam chemical unavailable. Hale will replace it with a SmartFoam 6.5 24 volt system and voltage converter for free.
What should I do if my 2018 E-One Typhoon is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific emergency vehicle is included in recall 19V649. If it is, contact an E-One dealer or Hale dealer to schedule the SmartFoam system replacement. Reference recall number 19V649 when you call. The repair is free.
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 a Hale dealer will replace the SmartFoam 6.5 12 volt system with the 24 volt system and voltage converter free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is loss of firefighting foam chemical injection when the SmartFoam system overheats and fails. If foam chemical is unavailable during a response, firefighting or vapor mitigation work is affected, increasing injury risk for bystanders and emergency personnel.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V649000 |
|---|---|
| E-One customer service | 1-352-861-3612 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V649 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V649000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 23, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →