Safety Recalls of American Lafrance Metropolitan Vehicles
There have been 3 safety recalls for the American Lafrance Metropolitan. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the American Lafrance Metropolitan.
NHTSA Recall #: 04V270000; 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 |
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. ... Details of this recall
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NHTSA Recall #: 03V089000; 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 |
| 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. ... Details of this recall
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NHTSA Recall #: 01V322002; Nov. 15, 2001
If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2001 American Lafrance Eagle, 2001 American Lafrance Metropolitan, 2001 Freightliner Business Class, 2001 Freightliner VCL, 2001 Freightliner XB, 2001 Freightliner XC, 2001 Freightliner XCS, 2001 Orion V, 2001 Thomas Er Transit, 2001 Thomas Mvp Er |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: medium duty trucks, fire trucks, and transit buses and school buses equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries. The weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to ... Details of this recall
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Table 1. Historical Recalls of American Lafrance Metropolitan Vehicles
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jun. 9, 2004 | Structure | 1,339 |
| Mar. 13, 2003 | Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator | 9 |
| Nov. 15, 2001 | Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal | 2,700 |
Table 2. Recall Statistics of American Lafrance Metropolitan Model Years
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2002 American Lafrance Metropolitan | 2 |
| 2001 American Lafrance Metropolitan | 2 |
| 2000 American Lafrance Metropolitan | 1 |
| 1999 American Lafrance Metropolitan | 1 |
| 1998 American Lafrance Metropolitan | 1 |
| 1997 American Lafrance Metropolitan | 1 |