1998 Freightliner American Lafrance
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1998 Freightliner American Lafrance. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1998 Freightliner American Lafrance. Newest first.
Vehicle description: fire trucks equipped with air tank drain heaters. the wiring used in the harness for the air tank drain heater IS undersized.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If there IS a short in the heater and the circuit breaker does not trip, the harness will overheat.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the harness with one that has larger gauge wires.
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."
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the rear seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace these d-ring anchorages.
Vehicle description: fire apparatus vehicles. the front brakes fail to comply with the brake release timing requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Increased braking distance can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will repair these vehicles.
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.
- 615054General recall information on vehicles experiencing front brakes that fail to comply to the brake release timing requirements.
- 612068Concerns with shift fork failure occuring in vehicles manufactured from march 7, 1997 to december 18, 1998.
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