2003 American Lafrance Eagle
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2003 American Lafrance Eagle. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10020271Surge 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.
- 10007689One or both of the tilt cylinders on some american lafrance eagles and metropolitans may lock when the cab IS being lowered. This version replaces previous version dated november 2004. This bulletin replaces previous version dated may 2004.
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