1997-2004 American Lafrance Eagle and American Lafrance Metropolitan recall: structure

Freightliner LLC reported this safety recall on June 9, 2004. It covers about 1,339 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 1,339
reported: Jun 9, 2004
owners notified: Oct 11, 2004
related complaints: 1

Structure

What is wrong: On certain fire trucks, one or both of the cab tilt cylinders may lock when the cab is being lowered. This can happen if a velocity fuse trips in either of the cylinders.
Risk: If only one velocity fuse trips and not the other, the resulting unequal loading may cause one or both of the cylinders to bend allowing the cab to lower to the chassis.
Remedy: Dealers will install flow restrictors in the cab tilt blinders to reduce the speed at which the cab lowers. The recall began on october 11, 2004. Owners should contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 04V270000

Affected vehicles

American Lafrance Eagle 1997-2004 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
American Lafrance Metropolitan 1997-2002 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about body problems.

2001 American Lafrance Eagle 2002 American Lafrance Eagle 2003 American Lafrance Eagle 2004 American Lafrance Eagle 1999 American Lafrance Metropolitan 2000 American Lafrance Metropolitan 2001 American Lafrance Metropolitan 2002 American Lafrance Metropolitan

Questions about recall 04V270000

Is there a recall on the 1997-2004 American Lafrance Eagle and American Lafrance Metropolitan structure?

Yes. Recall 04V270000, reported on June 9, 2004, covers about 1,339 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 04V270000?

Dealers will install flow restrictors in the cab tilt blinders to reduce the speed at which the cab lowers. The recall began on october 11, 2004. Owners should contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

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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