FREIGHTLINER AMERICAN LAFRANCE 1997: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V145000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | AMERICAN LAFRANCE | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-07-19 | 1999-06-09 | 1999-06-10 |
Production Dates: 1997-03-01 - 1999-02-22
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-240
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 32
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AIR TANK DRAIN HEATERS. THE WIRING USED IN THE HARNESS FOR THE AIR TANK DRAIN HEATER IS UNDERSIZED.
IF THERE IS A SHORT IN THE HEATER AND THE CIRCUIT BREAKER DOES NOT TRIP, THE HARNESS WILL OVERHEAT.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HARNESS WITH ONE THAT HAS LARGER GAUGE WIRES.
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'.
