Recall 04V270000: 1997–2004 American Lafrance Eagle

Report received

Jun 9, 2004

Manufacturer

Freightliner llc

Potentially affected

1,339vehicles

Model years

1997–2004

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1997 American Lafrance Eagle0 complaints
• 1998 American Lafrance Eagle0 complaints
• 1999 American Lafrance Eagle0 complaints
• 2000 American Lafrance Eagle1 complaints
• 2001 American Lafrance Eagle0 complaints
• 2002 American Lafrance Eagle0 complaints
• 2003 American Lafrance Eagle0 complaints
• 2004 American Lafrance Eagle0 complaints