American Lafrance Metropolitan — Other
High risk
Feb 11, 2008
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain fire trucks, the vehicle cab hydraulic lift system used to raise and lower the cab for maintenance can fail. If the cab is left in a raised position, it may not maintain
Also affects: American Lafrance Eagle
American Lafrance Metropolitan — Suspension
High risk
Apr 19, 2006
Model years: 2004, 2005
On certain vehicles, the rear suspension transverse beam castings were not made to specifications. If a casting were to break when the vehicle is in motion, parts could become proj
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Western Star 6900, Western Star 4900, Freightliner Condor, Freightliner Columbia
American Lafrance Metropolitan — Other
High risk
Jun 17, 2004
Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
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. If only o
Also affects: American Lafrance Eagle
American Lafrance Metropolitan — Steering
High risk
Nov 1, 2002
Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
The TRW tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness. This can lead to premature wear out and a possible separation
Also affects: American Lafrance Eagle, Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class, Freightliner Cargo, Freightliner Century
American Lafrance Metropolitan — Brakes
High risk
Jan 2, 2002
Model years: 2002
Certain heavy-duty trucks equipped with Meritor Wabco pneumatic Antilock Brake System (ABS) Valve Packages. The assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly.
Also affects: Sterling Condor, Freightliner Riv, Freightliner Condor, Sterling Cargo, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Xcs
American Lafrance Metropolitan — Other
High risk
Nov 30, 2001
Model years: 2001
Certain medium duty trucks, fire trucks, and transit buses equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by Williams's controls industries. The weld attachi
Also affects: American Lafrance Eagle, Freightliner Vcl Chassis, Freightliner Xb Bus, Freightliner Xc Chassis, Freightliner Xcs
American Lafrance Metropolitan — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Oct 27, 2000
Model years: 1999, 2000
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 210 - Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages. The forward facing rear seat belt anchorages do not comply with the standard. Cor
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