American Lafrance Eagle recalls
There are 5 safety recalls on record for the American Lafrance Eagle, covering 4,083 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
American Lafrance Eagle recalls by model year
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Electronic stability control (ESC)
- What is wrong
- American lafrance (alf) is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 eagle fire trucks manufactured from october 21, 2010, through august 25, 2011, equipped with a meritor wabco electronic stability control (ESC) system, manufactured from april 2009 through october 2011. The ESC module may cause the ESC system to activate unnecessarily when the vehicle is driven in a particular manner on certain unique road conditions and may adversely affect the slip angle calculation by the ESC module.
- Risk
- This might cause the ESC to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the front axle outer wheel service brake until the vehicle is perceived to be stable by the ESC. If the driver is slow to react during this ESC intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Alf will notify owners and replace the control module free of charge. All the affected vehicle have been repaired. Owners may contact alf at 1‑843‑486‑7703.
Recall number 11V515000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- American lafrance is recalling certain model year 2010 heavy-duty class 8 eagle emergency vehicles manufactured from february 3, 2009 through march 16, 2010, and equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines. The software on these engines may cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over-temperature condition is detected.
- Risk
- Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown could hamper rescue operations and put first responders and or the public at risk.
- Remedy
- American lafrance will notify owners and detroit diesel will repair the vehicles free of charge by reprogramming the engine motor control module. Please see daimler trucks/detroit diesel's defect report 10e-005. The safety recall is expected to begin during june 2010. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or on line http://www.detroitdiesel.com/supportnetwork.
Recall number 10V227000 · Recall details
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
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- What is wrong
- On certain fire trucks equipped with harrison hydra-gen generator pumps, the tubing connecting the soft start to the generator pump can break away from the fitting and spray hydraulic fluid onto the exhaust.
- Risk
- This can cause a fire that could endanger people in the vicinity, the vehicle itself, and nearby property.
- Remedy
- Harrison hydra-gen notified owners on january 15, 2003. Dealers will remove two pieces of steel tubing and replace them with a high pressure hose. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy with a reasonable time should contact harrison hydra-gen at 1‑800‑723‑3334 or american lafrance/freightliner at 1‑800‑385‑4357.
Recall number 03V089000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: medium duty trucks, fire trucks, and transit buses and school buses equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries. The weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.
- Risk
- If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace these pedals. Owner notification began march 18, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 01V322002 · Recall details
Questions about the American Lafrance Eagle recalls
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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the American Lafrance Eagle have?
5, covering electronic stability control (esc), engine and engine cooling and structure.
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