Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
AMERICAN LAFRANCE
Model Of Vehicle
EAGLE
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
10V227000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling
Effect Of Defect
Unexpected Emergency Vehicle Engine Shutdown Could Hamper Rescue Operations And Put First Responders And Or The Public At Risk.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Lafrance Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20090203
End Of Manufacture
20100316
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
18
Date Owners Notified
20100601
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
American Lafrance Llc
Date Report Received
20100527
Make Campaign Number
ALF-0110