2000 American Lafrance Eagle recalls and problems

The 2000 American Lafrance Eagle has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any American Lafrance dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2000 American Lafrance Eagle vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 American Lafrance Eagle recalls

Recall 04V-270: Structure

Reported Jun 9, 2004 · 1,339 vehicles affected · FREIGHTLINER LLC

Problem: On certain fire trucks, one or both of the cab tilt cylinders may lock when the cab is being lowered. This can happen if a velocity fuse trips in either of the cylinders.

Risk: If only one velocity fuse trips and not the other, the resulting unequal loading may cause one or both of the cylinders to bend allowing the cab to lower to the chassis.

Fix: Dealers will install flow restrictors in the cab tilt blinders to reduce the speed at which the cab lowers. The recall began on october 11, 2004. Owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

2000 American Lafrance Eagle problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Structure2
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Steering1
Unknown or Other1

Most reported parts

  • Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 1
  • Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and Attachments — 1
  • Structure › Body › Hood — 1
  • Steering › Column — 1

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2000 American Lafrance Eagle complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Latches/Locks/Linkages · reported Apr 10, 2008
The contact owns a 2000 american la france fl 70x business class fire pumper (Na). The contact stated that the vehicle was delivered with numerous defects. The door locks do not work, the door post is cracked and causes the vehicle to vibrate and the doors to open, and the roof has a forty eight inch crack. In addition, steering column was missing two bearings. The contact has been repairing the vehicle for over 8 years. The dashboard also malfunctions. The manufacturer stated that it would be costly to correct all the failures. The current mileage was 30,000 and the failure mileage was…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 American Lafrance Eagle have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 American Lafrance Eagle: 04V-270 (structure). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 American Lafrance Eagle?

Owners report structure problems most often (2 reports), followed by latches/locks/linkages (1).

Are American Lafrance recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized American Lafrance dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.