2002 American Lafrance Eagle and American Lafrance Metropolitan recall: alternator/generator/regulator
American Lafrance reported this safety recall on March 13, 2003. It covers about 9 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 9
- reported
- Mar 13, 2003
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- What is wrong
- On certain fire trucks equipped with harrison hydra-gen generator pumps, the tubing connecting the soft start to the generator pump can break away from the fitting and spray hydraulic fluid onto the exhaust.
- Risk
- This can cause a fire that could endanger people in the vicinity, the vehicle itself, and nearby property.
- Remedy
- Harrison hydra-gen notified owners on january 15, 2003. Dealers will remove two pieces of steel tubing and replace them with a high pressure hose. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy with a reasonable time should contact harrison hydra-gen at 1‑800‑723‑3334 or american lafrance/freightliner at 1‑800‑385‑4357.
Recall number 03V089000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 03V089000
Is there a recall on the 2002 American Lafrance Eagle and American Lafrance Metropolitan alternator/generator/regulator?
Yes. Recall 03V089000, reported on March 13, 2003, covers about 9 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V089000?
Harrison hydra-gen notified owners on january 15, 2003. Dealers will remove two pieces of steel tubing and replace them with a high pressure hose. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy with a reasonable time should contact harrison hydra-gen at 1‑800‑723‑3334 or american lafrance/freightliner at 1‑800‑385‑4357.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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