American Lafrance Llc | NHTSA Recall #11V515000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V515000 by American Lafrance Llc. Includes 17 affected units, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V515000
Manufacturer: American Lafrance Llc
Report Received Date: 2011-10-13T00:00:00
Subject: Electronic stability control
Component: Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Potentially Affected Units: 17

Details

MFR Campaign Number: ALF-0111
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11V515000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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