The worst 1997 Freightliner American Lafrance problems
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Recalls 3
Service brakes, air: supply
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: fire trucks equipped with air tank drain heaters. The wiring used in the harness for the air tank drain heater is undersized.
- Risk
- If there is a short in the heater and the circuit breaker does not trip, the harness will overheat.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the harness with one that has larger gauge wires.
Recall number 99V145000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: fire apparatus cabs equipped with center mounted rear seats. The upper d-ring seat belt anchorages for the rear seats fail to comply to the requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the rear seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace these d-ring anchorages.
Recall number 98V050000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: antilock
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: fire apparatus vehicles. The front brakes fail to comply with the brake release timing requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems."
- Risk
- Increased braking distance can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair these vehicles.
Recall number 98V051000 · Recall details
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Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Freightliner American Lafrance 2
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Questions about the 1997 Freightliner American Lafrance
Is the 1997 Freightliner American Lafrance reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1997 Freightliner American Lafrance.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Freightliner American Lafrance?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1997 Freightliner American Lafrance have?
3 recalls, covering service brakes, air and seat belts.
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