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Recalls 2
Seat belts
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: certain fire trucks fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." the forward facing rear seat belt anchorages do not comply.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Additional reinforcements will be added to the seat belt anchorages.
Recall number 00V293000 · Recall details
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
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Questions about the 1999 Freightliner American Lafrance
Is the 1999 Freightliner American Lafrance reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1999 Freightliner American Lafrance.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Freightliner American Lafrance?
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How many recalls does the 1999 Freightliner American Lafrance have?
2 recalls, covering seat belts and service brakes, air.
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