| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : AMERICAN LAFRANCE | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 19970301 - 19990222 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V145000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19990719 | Date Received by ODI: 19990609 | Date Added to Database: 19990610 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-240 | ||
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 32 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AIR TANK DRAIN HEATERS. THE WIRING USED IN THE HARNESS FOR THE AIR TANK DRAIN HEATER IS UNDERSIZED. |
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Consequence:
IF THERE IS A SHORT IN THE HEATER AND THE CIRCUIT BREAKER DOES NOT TRIP, THE HARNESS WILL OVERHEAT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HARNESS WITH ONE THAT HAS LARGER GAUGE WIRES. |
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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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