American Lafrance Eagle 2000
Model Eagle made in 2000 by American Lafrance got 5 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to latches/locks/linkages, steering and structure. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, structure. There was one recall concerning structure .
Model 2000
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V270000 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | from 01/02/1997 to 01/19/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 1339 | 10/11/2004 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 06/09/2004 | 06/10/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 203 | 07/01/2006 | 10020271 | 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. | 08/22/2006 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 6012 | 11/01/2004 | 6012 | 10007689 | 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 | 07/08/2004 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 1 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 american la france fl 70x business class fire pumper (na). the contact stated that the vehicle was delivered with numerous defects. the door locks do not work, the door post is cracked and causes the vehicle to vibrate and the doors to open, and the roof has a forty eight inch crack. in addition, steering column was missing two bearings. the contact has been repairing the vehicle for over 8 years. the dashboard also malfunctions. the manufacturer stated that it would be costly to correct all the failures. the current mileage was 30,000 and the failure mileage was unknown. updated 5/6/08 *cn updated 05/06 *tr | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 1 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 american la france fl 70x business class fire pumper (na). the contact stated that the vehicle was delivered with numerous defects. the door locks do not work, the door post is cracked and causes the vehicle to vibrate and the doors to open, and the roof has a forty eight inch crack. in addition, steering column was missing two bearings. the contact has been repairing the vehicle for over 8 years. the dashboard also malfunctions. the manufacturer stated that it would be costly to correct all the failures. the current mileage was 30,000 and the failure mileage was unknown. updated 5/6/08 *cn updated 05/06 *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 1 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 american la france fl 70x business class fire pumper (na). the contact stated that the vehicle was delivered with numerous defects. the door locks do not work, the door post is cracked and causes the vehicle to vibrate and the doors to open, and the roof has a forty eight inch crack. in addition, steering column was missing two bearings. the contact has been repairing the vehicle for over 8 years. the dashboard also malfunctions. the manufacturer stated that it would be costly to correct all the failures. the current mileage was 30,000 and the failure mileage was unknown. updated 5/6/08 *cn updated 05/06 *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 1 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 american la france fl 70x business class fire pumper (na). the contact stated that the vehicle was delivered with numerous defects. the door locks do not work, the door post is cracked and causes the vehicle to vibrate and the doors to open, and the roof has a forty eight inch crack. in addition, steering column was missing two bearings. the contact has been repairing the vehicle for over 8 years. the dashboard also malfunctions. the manufacturer stated that it would be costly to correct all the failures. the current mileage was 30,000 and the failure mileage was unknown. updated 5/6/08 *cn updated 05/06 *tr | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 1 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 american la france fl 70x business class fire pumper (na). the contact stated that the vehicle was delivered with numerous defects. the door locks do not work, the door post is cracked and causes the vehicle to vibrate and the doors to open, and the roof has a forty eight inch crack. in addition, steering column was missing two bearings. the contact has been repairing the vehicle for over 8 years. the dashboard also malfunctions. the manufacturer stated that it would be costly to correct all the failures. the current mileage was 30,000 and the failure mileage was unknown. updated 5/6/08 *cn updated 05/06 *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | NORTH LAS VEGAS | 89031 | LAS VEGAS FREIGHT LINER | 702-643-0484 |