1998 American Lafrance Eagle Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1998 American Lafrance Eagle. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1998 American Lafrance Eagle
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Structure
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.
Remedy: 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.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1998 American Lafrance Eagle. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare American Lafrance Eagle model years
Recall and complaint counts for every American Lafrance Eagle model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 American Lafrance Eagle | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 American Lafrance Eagle | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 American Lafrance Eagle | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 American Lafrance Eagle | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 American Lafrance Eagle | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 American Lafrance Eagle | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 American Lafrance Eagle | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 American Lafrance Eagle | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 American Lafrance Eagle | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 American Lafrance Eagle | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1998 American Lafrance Eagle
How do I know if my 1998 American Lafrance Eagle has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1998 American Lafrance Eagle; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised American Lafrance dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V270000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other American Lafrance models
- Fire Truck1 complaints
- Condor0 complaints
- Metropolitan0 complaints
- Pumper0 complaints
- Tanker0 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.