American Lafrance Eagle, Metropolitan (1997-2004): Structure
Recall 04V270000 · Jun 9, 2004 · Freightliner LLC
1,339
vehicles affected
1,339
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04V270000
- Date
- Jun 9, 2004
- Maker
- Freightliner LLC
- Units affected
- 1,339
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure
- Model years
- 1997-2004
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 14 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| American Lafrance | Eagle | 1997-2004 |
| American Lafrance | Metropolitan | 1997-2002 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 04V270000?
2 models: American Lafrance Eagle (1997-2004), American Lafrance Metropolitan (1997-2002), about 1,339 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 04V270000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.