Recalls for 2002 American Lafrance Metropolitan

DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE

Posted on: 2004-06-10
Description
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.  

Consequence
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.  

Corrective Action
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.

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).

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Posted on: 2003-03-20
Description
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.  

Consequence
This can cause a fire that could endanger people in the vicinity, the vehicle itself, and nearby property.  

Corrective Action
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.

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).