| Make : AMERICAN LAFRANCE | Model : EAGLE | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 19970102 - 20040119 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V270000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20041011 | Date Received by ODI: 20040609 | Date Added to Database: 20040610 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-427 | ||
| Component: STRUCTURE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1339 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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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. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL FLOW RESTRICTORS IN THE CAB TILT BYLINDERS TO REDUCE THE SPEED AT WHICHG THE CAB LOWERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 11, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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