1997 AMERICAN LAFRANCE EAGLE Recall

Campaign:
04V270000 on 06/09/2004
Component:
Structure
Manufactured:
01/01/1997 - 01/18/2004
Affected:
1,339
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Freightliner recall no. fl-427.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1997 AMERICAN LAFRANCE EAGLE TSBs (2)

Bulletin:
6012
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
One or both of the tilt cylinders on some american lafrance eagles and metropolitans may lock when the cab is being lowered. *tt this version replaces previous version dated november 2004. *tt this bulletin replaces previous version
Bulletin:
203
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Surge tank failure. the failure may appear as engine coolant leaks around the pressure cap fitting or the tank seams. american lafrance. eagle and metropolitian vehicles built from march 1997 through october 1, 2002.

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