Tl*the contact owns a 2000 american la france fl 70x business class fire pumper (na). The contact stated that the vehicle was delivered with numerous defects. The door locks do not work, the door post is cracked and causes the vehicle to vibrate and the doors to open, and the roof has a forty eight inch crack. In addition, steering column was missing two bearings. The contact has been repairing the vehicle for over 8 years. The dashboard also malfunctions. The manufacturer stated that it would be costly to correct all the failures. The current mileage was 30,000 and the failure mileage was unknown. Updated 5/6/08 *cn updated 05/06
The worst 2000 American Lafrance Eagle problems
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- Body1
- Locks1
- Steering1
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- Locks1
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Recalls 1
Structure
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 04V270000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2000 American Lafrance Eagle 2
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What 2000 American Lafrance Eagle owners say
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Questions about the 2000 American Lafrance Eagle
Is the 2000 American Lafrance Eagle reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2000 American Lafrance Eagle, close to a typical Eagle model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 American Lafrance Eagle?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is locks (1).
How many recalls does the 2000 American Lafrance Eagle have?
1 recall, covering structure.
Was there a recall on the 2000 American Lafrance Eagle body?
Yes, 1 recall: 04V270000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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