NHTSA Recall 03V089000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V089000; Date: Mar. 13, 2003
This can cause a fire that could endanger people in the vicinity, the vehicle itself, and nearby property.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 American Lafrance Eagle; 2002 American Lafrance Metropolitan
Component: Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured by: American Lafrance
Affected Units:: 9
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Freightliner recall no. Fl-406. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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