Recall 04V270000 — STRUCTURE Defect in 1997-2004 AMERICAN LAFRANCE METROPOLITAN
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,339 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 04V270000 |
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,339 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1997 AMERICAN LAFRANCE EAGLE, 1997 AMERICAN LAFRANCE METROPOLITAN, 1998 AMERICAN LAFRANCE METROPOLITAN, 1998 AMERICAN LAFRANCE EAGLE, 1999 AMERICAN LAFRANCE EAGLE, 1999 AMERICAN LAFRANCE METROPOLITAN, 2000 AMERICAN LAFRANCE METROPOLITAN, 2000 AMERICAN LAFRANCE EAGLE, 2001 AMERICAN LAFRANCE EAGLE, 2001 AMERICAN LAFRANCE METROPOLITAN, 2002 AMERICAN LAFRANCE EAGLE, 2002 AMERICAN LAFRANCE METROPOLITAN, 2003 AMERICAN LAFRANCE EAGLE, 2004 AMERICAN LAFRANCE EAGLE
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Defect Description
ON CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS, ONE OR BOTH OF THE CAB TILT CYLINDERS MAY LOCK WHEN THE CAB IS BEING LOWERED. THIS CAN HAPPEN IF A VELOCITY FUSE TRIPS IN EITHER OF THE CYLINDERS.
Safety Consequence
IF ONLY ONE VELOCITY FUSE TRIPS AND NOT THE OTHER, THE RESULTING UNEQUAL LOADING MAY CAUSE ONE OR BOTH OF THE CYLINDERS TO BEND ALLOWING THE CAB TO LOWER TO THE CHASSIS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL FLOW RESTRICTORS IN THE CAB TILT BLINDERS TO REDUCE THE SPEED AT WHICH THE CAB LOWERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 11, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Related Recalls for AMERICAN LAFRANCE
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11V515000 | 2010 AMERICAN LAFRANCE EAGLE | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 17 | |
| 10V227000 | 2010 AMERICAN LAFRANCE EAGLE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 18 | |
| 09V128000 | 2006 AMERICAN LAFRANCE CONDOR | STRUCTURE:BODY | 2,811 | |
| 08V609000 | 2000 AMERICAN LAFRANCE CONDOR | STRUCTURE | 1,251 | |
| 08V472000 | 2008 AMERICAN LAFRANCE CONDOR | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 1 | |
| 06V107000 | 2005 AMERICAN LAFRANCE PUMPER | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 32 | |
| 01V322002 | 2001 AMERICAN LAFRANCE EAGLE | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 2,700 | |
| 03V089000 | 2002 AMERICAN LAFRANCE EAGLE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 9 | |
| 06V204000 | 2005 AMERICAN LAFRANCE FIRE TRUCK | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 22 | |
| 07V264000 | 2005 AMERICAN LAFRANCE FIRE TRUCK | STRUCTURE | 2,660 |