The problem
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.
The risk
This can cause a fire that could endanger people in the vicinity, the vehicle itself, and nearby property.
The fix
Harrison hydra-gen notified owners on january 15, 2003. Dealers will remove two pieces of steel tubing and replace them with a high pressure hose. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy with a reasonable time should contact harrison hydra-gen at 1-800-723-3334 or american lafrance/freightliner at 1-800-385-4357.
Contacts
Freightliner recall no. Fl-406. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized American Lafrance dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 03V089000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.