Recall 10V227000: 2010 American Lafrance Eagle
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- May 27, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 18
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- ODI
The problem
American lafrance is recalling certain model year 2010 heavy-duty class 8 eagle emergency vehicles manufactured from february 3, 2009 through march 16, 2010, and equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines. The software on these engines may cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over-temperature condition is detected.
The risk
Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown could hamper rescue operations and put first responders and or the public at risk.
The fix
American lafrance will notify owners and detroit diesel will repair the vehicles free of charge by reprogramming the engine motor control module. Please see daimler trucks/detroit diesel's defect report 10e-005. The safety recall is expected to begin during june 2010. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-800-547-0712 or on line http://www.detroitdiesel.com/supportnetwork.
Notes
American lafrance recall no. Alf-0110.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2010 American Lafrance Eagle
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V227000
- Manufacturer campaign
- ALF-0110
- Manufacturer
- AMERICAN LAFRANCE LLC
- Owner letters
- Jun 1, 2010
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling (Engine)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology