1983 Lafrance Lafrance
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1983 Lafrance Lafrance. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1983 Lafrance Lafrance. Newest first.
Non oil-resistant heater hose was used instead of the correct power steering suction hose. This hose allows the power steering fluid to pass to the pump from the fluid reservoir. Hose will swell and fall out of place and the power steering fluid will leak out.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Upon inspection, the correct hose will be installed if necessary.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Various brake problems
Summary: recent rockwell defect report identified the following additional concerns:a: insufficient air pressure due to inadequate air compressor capacity;b: air horn plumbed into air system without pressure protection valve;c: brake imbalance caused by brake proportioning valves which reduce the front brake pressure. The problems identified above may result in heat checking and cracking of the rear brake drums.
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