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2001 American Lafrance Metropolitan recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 2001 American Lafrance Metropolitan, covering 4,039 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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StructureReported June 9, 2004 · 1,339 vehicles affected
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

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedalReported November 15, 2001 · 2,700 vehicles affected
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

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How many recalls does the 2001 American Lafrance Metropolitan have?

2, covering structure and vehicle speed control.

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