The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·11V515000·Announced 2011-10-13

American Lafrance Eagle Fire Trucks Recalled for Electronic Stability Control Defect

American Lafrance is recalling certain 2010-2011 Eagle fire trucks because the electronic stability control system may activate unnecessarily, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a vehicle safety system defect that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries, deaths, or specific NHTSA classification of 'death/serious injury reported'.

Plain-English summary

American Lafrance LLC is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 Eagle fire trucks manufactured between October 21, 2010, and August 25, 2011. These vehicles are equipped with a Meritor Wabco Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system manufactured between April 2009 and October 2011. The recall affects 17 vehicles.

The ESC module may cause the system to activate unnecessarily when the vehicle is driven in a particular manner on certain unique road conditions. This may adversely affect the slip angle calculation by the ESC module. If the ESC perceives an over-steering situation, it may apply the front axle outer wheel service brake until the vehicle is perceived to be stable. If the driver is slow to react during this intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.

American Lafrance will notify owners and replace the control module free of charge. The source text states that all affected vehicles have been repaired. Owners may contact American Lafrance at 1-843-486-7703 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AMERICAN LAFRANCE EAGLE
Brand
AMERICAN LAFRANCE
Manufacturer
AMERICAN LAFRANCE LLC
Category
Vehicle — Fire Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
17

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • EAGLE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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