1999 Freightliner American Lafrance Recalls
All 1999 Freightliner American Lafrance recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.October 19th, 2000
Recalled Component
SEAT BELTS
SEAT BELTS
Recall Date
October 19th, 2000
October 19th, 2000
Units Effected
65
65
NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V293000
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-272
Manufactured Begin Date: March 8th, 1999
Manufactured End Date: August 11th, 2000
Date of Owner Notification: January 31st, 2001
Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE FORWARD FACING REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES DO NOT COMPLY. Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. Corrective Summary:
ADDITIONAL REINFORCEMENTS WILL BE ADDED TO THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES. Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 31, 2001.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
June 10th, 1999
Recalled Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY
Recall Date
June 10th, 1999
June 10th, 1999
Units Effected
32
32
NHTSA Campaign Number: 99V145000
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-240
Manufactured Begin Date: March 1st, 1997
Manufactured End Date: February 22nd, 1999
Date of Owner Notification: July 19th, 1999
Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
IF THERE IS A SHORT IN THE HEATER AND THE CIRCUIT BREAKER DOES NOT TRIP, THE HARNESS WILL OVERHEAT. Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HARNESS WITH ONE THAT HAS LARGER GAUGE WIRES. Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.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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