Defect Description For Recall
American Lafrance (Alf) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2010 And 2011 Eagle Fire Trucks Manufactured From October 21, 2010, Through August 25, 2011, Equipped With A Meritor WABCo Electronic Stability Control (Esc) System, Manufactured From April 2009 Through October 2011. The Esc Module May Cause The Esc System To Activate Unnecessarily When The Vehicle Is Driven In A Particular Manner On Certain Unique Road Conditions And May Adversely Affect The Slip Angle Calculation By The Esc Module.
Make Of Vehicle
AMERICAN LAFRANCE
Model Of Vehicle
EAGLE
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
11V515000
Component Description
Electronic Stability Control
Effect Of Defect
This Might Cause The Esc To Perceive An Over Steering Situation And Therefore Apply The Front Axle Outer Wheel Service Brake Until The Vehicle Is Perceived To Be Stable By The Esc. If The Driver Is Slow To React During This Esc Intervention, The Vehicle May Deviate From The Intended Line Of Travel, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Alf Will Notify Owners And Replace The Control Module Free Of Charge. All The Affected Vehicle Have Been Repaired. Owners May Contact Alf At 1-843-486-7703.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Lafrance Llc
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
17
Date Owners Notified
20111024
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
American Lafrance Llc
Date Report Received
20111013
Make Campaign Number
ALF-0111