2002 Freightliner American Lafrance recalls
There is 1 safety recall on record for the 2002 Freightliner American Lafrance, covering 2,616 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar 3126e hydraulically controlled electronically actuated unit injected diesel engines with high efficiency pumps (hep8), the pump components may experience a high pressure seal failure which can result in a short period of rough running and subsequent engine stall due to a loss of injection actuation pressure.
- Risk
- Freightliner recall no. Fl404. Once engine stall occurs, the engine cannot be restarted, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Caterpillar is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will inspect the pump serial numbers and replace the pump if necessary. 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 caterpillar at 1‑800‑447‑4986 or freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 02V318002 · Recall details
Questions about the 2002 Freightliner American Lafrance recalls
How do I check if my 2002 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 2002 Freightliner American Lafrance have?
1, covering fuel system, gasoline.
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