| Make : LAFRANCE | Model : LAFRANCE | Year : 1983 |
| Build Dates : 19810901 - 19840701 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 84V094000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19840901 | Date Received by ODI: 19840801 | Date Added to Database: 19840911 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: AMERICAN LAFRANCE | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AMERICAN LAFRANCE | ||
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| Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 473 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
NON OIL-RESISTANT HEATER HOSE WAS USED INSTEAD OF THE CORRECT POWER STEERING SUCTION HOSE. THIS HOSE ALLOWS THE POWER STEERING FLUID TO PASS TO THE PUMP FROM THE FLUID RESERVOIR. HOSE WILL SWELL AND FALL OUT OF PLACE AND THE POWER STEERING FLUID WILL LEAK OUT. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
UPON INSPECTION, THE CORRECT HOSE WILL BE INSTALLED IF NECESSARY. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | 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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