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
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 | |||||
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SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
98V050000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 03/01/1997 to 03/06/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 213 | 10/14/1998 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 03/04/1998 | 03/19/1998 | 571 | 210 | |||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle 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 Summary | In the event of a vehicle crash, the rear seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace these d-ring anchorages. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner 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 | ||||||||||||||||
98V051000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 03/01/1997 to 03/06/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 125 | 08/17/1998 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 03/04/1998 | 03/19/1998 | 571 | 121 | |||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: fire apparatus vehicles. the front brakes fail to comply with the brake release timing requirements of fmvss no. 121, air brake systems. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Increased braking distance can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will repair these vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner 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 | ||||||||||||||||
99V145000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 03/01/1997 to 02/22/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 32 | 07/19/1999 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 06/09/1999 | 06/10/1999 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: fire trucks equipped with air tank drain heaters. the wiring used in the harness for the air tank drain heater is undersized. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If there is a short in the heater and the circuit breaker does not trip, the harness will overheat. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the harness with one that has larger gauge wires. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner 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
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
SF172AB | 02/01/1999 | 612068 | Concerns with shift fork failure occuring in vehicles manufactured from march 7, 1997 to december 18, 1998. *tt | 06/05/2000 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
FL221AD | 07/01/1998 | 615054 | General recall information on vehicles experiencing front brakes that fail to comply to the brake release timing requirements. *tt | 12/22/2000 |