NHTSA Recall 04V270000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V270000; Date: Jun. 9, 2004
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 American Lafrance Eagle; 1998 American Lafrance Eagle; 1999 American Lafrance Eagle; 2000 American Lafrance Eagle; 2001 American Lafrance Eagle; 2002 American Lafrance Eagle; 2003 American Lafrance Eagle; 2004 American Lafrance Eagle; 1997 American Lafrance Metropolitan; 1998 American Lafrance Metropolitan; 1999 American Lafrance Metropolitan; 2000 American Lafrance Metropolitan; 2001 American Lafrance Metropolitan; 2002 American Lafrance Metropolitan
Component: Structure
Manufactured by: Freightliner Llc
Affected Units:: 1,339
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Freightliner recall no. Fl-427. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 11, 2004
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