American Lafrance Llc | NHTSA Recall #10V227000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V227000 by American Lafrance Llc. Includes 18 affected units, UNEXPECTED ENGINE SHUTDOWN, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V227000

Manufacturer: American Lafrance Llc

Report Received Date: 2010-05-27T00:00:00

Subject: Unexpected engine shutdown

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 18

Details

MFR Campaign Number: ALF-0110

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown could hamper rescue operations and put first responders and or the public at risk.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 10V227000

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Created At: 1742808662

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