1998 FREIGHTLINER AMERICAN LAFRANCE RECALL - #99V145000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AIR TANK DRAIN HEATERS. THE WIRING USED IN THE HARNESS FOR THE AIR TANK DRAIN HEATER IS UNDERSIZED.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1998 FREIGHTLINER AMERICAN LAFRANCE |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1997 - 2/22/1999 |
| Recalled on |
6/10/1999 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
7/19/1999 |
| # Affected |
32 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AIR TANK DRAIN HEATERS. THE WIRING USED IN THE HARNESS FOR THE AIR TANK DRAIN HEATER IS UNDERSIZED. |
| Consequences |
IF THERE IS A SHORT IN THE HEATER AND THE CIRCUIT BREAKER DOES NOT TRIP, THE HARNESS WILL OVERHEAT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HARNESS WITH ONE THAT HAS LARGER GAUGE WIRES. |
| 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). |
| See also |
1998 FREIGHTLINER AMERICAN LAFRANCE Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
1998 FREIGHTLINER AMERICAN LAFRANCE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
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