NHTSA Recall 10V227000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V227000; Date: May. 27, 2010
Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown could hamper rescue operations and put first responders and or the public at risk.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 American Lafrance Eagle
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufactured by: American Lafrance Llc
Affected Units:: 18
Recall Summary:
American lafrance is recalling certain model year 2010 heavy-duty class 8 eagle emergency vehicles manufactured from February 3, 2009 through March 16, 2010, and equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines. The software on these engines may cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over-temperature condition is detected.
How to Fix:
American lafrance will notify owners and detroit diesel will repair the vehicles free of charge by reprogramming the engine motor control module. Please see daimler trucks/detroit diesel's defect report 10e-005. The safety recall is expected to begin during June 2010. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-800-547-0712 or on line http://www. Detroitdiesel. Com/supportnetwork.
Recall Notes:
American lafrance recall no. Alf-0110. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 1, 2010
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