NHTSA recall 03V089000
Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
American Lafrance Eagle and 1 more
The 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.
The risk
This can cause a fire that could endanger people in the vicinity, the vehicle itself, and nearby property.
The remedy
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.