Freightliner American Lafrance 1998

Model American Lafrance made in 1998 by Freightliner got 3 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding power train and service brakes, air. There were some recalls concerningseat belts and service brakes, air.

Model 1998

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
98V050000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 03/01/1997 to 03/06/1998V (Vehicle)21310/14/1998MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC03/04/199803/19/1998571210
Defect SummaryVehicle description: fire apparatus cabs equipped with center mounted rear seats. the upper d-ring seat belt anchorages for the rear seats fail to comply to the requirements of fmvss no. 210, seat belt assembly anchorages.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a vehicle crash, the rear seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace these d-ring anchorages.
NotesOwner notification began october 14, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
98V051000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 03/01/1997 to 03/06/1998V (Vehicle)12508/17/1998MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC03/04/199803/19/1998571121
Defect SummaryVehicle description: fire apparatus vehicles. the front brakes fail to comply with the brake release timing requirements of fmvss no. 121, air brake systems.
Consequence SummaryIncreased braking distance can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will repair these vehicles.
NotesOwner notification began august 17, 1998. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY
99V145000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 03/01/1997 to 02/22/1999V (Vehicle)3207/19/1999MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC06/09/199906/10/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle description: fire trucks equipped with air tank drain heaters. the wiring used in the harness for the air tank drain heater is undersized.
Consequence SummaryIf there is a short in the heater and the circuit breaker does not trip, the harness will overheat.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the harness with one that has larger gauge wires.
NotesOwner notification is expected to begin during july 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SF172AB02/01/1999612068Concerns with shift fork failure occuring in vehicles manufactured from march 7, 1997 to december 18, 1998. *tt06/05/2000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
FL221AD07/01/1998615054General recall information on vehicles experiencing front brakes that fail to comply to the brake release timing requirements. *tt12/22/2000