2002 AMERICAN LAFRANCE EAGLE Recalls (2)

Campaign:
03V089000 on 03/19/2003
Component:
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Affected:
9
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
This can cause a fire that could endanger people in the vicinity, the vehicle itself, and nearby property.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Freightliner recall no. fl-406.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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).

2002 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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