2002 American Lafrance Metropolitan
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2002 American Lafrance Metropolitan. 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This can cause a fire that could endanger people in the vicinity, the vehicle itself, and nearby property.
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.
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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