1997 Freightliner American Lafrance recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 1997 Freightliner American Lafrance, covering 370 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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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
Questions about the 1997 Freightliner American Lafrance recalls
How do I check if my 1997 Freightliner American Lafrance has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
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 1997 Freightliner American Lafrance have?
3, covering service brakes, air and seat belts.
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