American Lafrance Eagle recalls and problems
5 recalls and 2 owner complaints for 6 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
5
Complaints
2
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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American Lafrance Eagle by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Eagle | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 Eagle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 Eagle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 Eagle | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 Eagle | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 Eagle | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported American Lafrance Eagle problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 |
All American Lafrance Eagle recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11V-515 | Oct 13, 2011 | 2010 | Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 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)… |
| 10V-227 | May 27, 2010 | 2010 | Engine and Engine Cooling | 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. |
| 04V-270 | Jun 9, 2004 | 2000–2004 | Structure | On certain fire trucks, one or both of the cab tilt cylinders may lock when the cab is being lowered. |
| 03V-089 | Mar 13, 2003 | 2002 | Electrical System | On certain fire trucks equipped with harrison hydra-gen generator pumps, the tubing connecting the soft start to the generator pump can break away from the fitting and spray hydraulic fluid onto the exhaust. |
| 01V-322 | Nov 15, 2001 | 2001 | Vehicle Speed Control | Vehicle description: medium duty trucks, fire trucks, and transit buses and school buses equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the American Lafrance Eagle?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2000 American Lafrance Eagle has the most reports (1). Check the 2000 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the American Lafrance Eagle have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering American Lafrance Eagle model years 2000–2004, 2010.
What are the most common American Lafrance Eagle problems?
Owners report steering, structure, suspension problems most often.