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1997 FREIGHTLINER AMERICAN LAFRANCE

3 recalls — 0 complaints — 2 TSBs

99V145000 Jun 9, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AIR TANK DRAIN HEATERS. THE WIRING USED IN THE HARNESS FOR THE AIR TANK DRAIN HEATER IS UNDERSIZED.
Consequence
IF THERE IS A SHORT IN THE HEATER AND THE CIRCUIT BREAKER DOES NOT TRIP, THE HARNESS WILL OVERHEAT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HARNESS WITH ONE THAT HAS LARGER GAUGE WIRES.
32 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
98V050000 Mar 4, 1998
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE APPARATUS CABS EQUIPPED WITH CENTER MOUNTED REAR SEATS. THE UPPER D-RING SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES FOR THE REAR SEATS FAIL TO COMPLY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE REAR SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE D-RING ANCHORAGES.
213 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
98V051000 Mar 4, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE APPARATUS VEHICLES. THE FRONT BRAKES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE BRAKE RELEASE TIMING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Consequence
INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES.
125 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 1997 FREIGHTLINER AMERICAN LAFRANCE

2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION1
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR1
SF172AB Feb 1, 1999
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
CONCERNS WITH SHIFT FORK FAILURE OCCURING IN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 7, 1997 TO DECEMBER 18, 1998. *TT
FL221AD Jul 1, 1998
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
GENERAL RECALL INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXPERIENCING FRONT BRAKES THAT FAIL TO COMPLY TO THE BRAKE RELEASE TIMING REQUIREMENTS. *TT

FREIGHTLINER AMERICAN LAFRANCE — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FREIGHTLINER AMERICAN LAFRANCE across all model years (1997–2005).

12 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FREIGHTLINER AMERICAN LAFRANCE — Year by Year

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