NHTSA Recall 10V227000: Engine and engine cooling
AMERICAN LAFRANCE LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 18 vehicles. It affects 2010 American Lafrance Eagle.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V227000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | ALF-0110 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Report received | May 27, 2010 |
| Owner notification | June 1, 2010 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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. The software on these engines may cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over-temperature condition is detected.
Safety risk
Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown could hamper rescue operations and put first responders and or the public at risk.
Remedy
American lafrance will notify owners and detroit diesel will repair the vehicles free of charge by reprogramming the engine motor control module. Please see daimler trucks/detroit diesel's defect report 10e-005. The safety recall is expected to begin during june 2010. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-800-547-0712 or on line http://www.detroitdiesel.com/supportnetwork.
Notes
American lafrance recall no. Alf-0110.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V227000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| American Lafrance Eagle | 2010 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.