Lafrance Recall 84V094000: Steering, Hydraulic Power Assist, Hose, Piping, And Connections

NHTSA recall 84V094000 · announced August 1, 1984 · filed by American Lafrance · 473 units affected

The problem

NON OIL-RESISTANT HEATER HOSE WAS USED INSTEAD OF THE CORRECT POWER STEERING SUCTION HOSE. THIS HOSE ALLOWS THE POWER STEERING FLUID TO PASS TO THE PUMP FROM THE FLUID RESERVOIR. HOSE WILL SWELL AND FALL OUT OF PLACE AND THE POWER STEERING FLUID WILL LEAK OUT.

What to do

UPON INSPECTION, THE CORRECT HOSE WILL BE INSTALLED IF NECESSARY.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE FIGHTING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CUSTOM PUMPERS ANDAERIALS.SYSTEM: STEERING; POWER STEERING HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: STEERING CAN BECOME DIFFICULT, POSSIBLY LEADING TO ALOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL; INABILITY TO AVOID HAZARDS ON THE ROAD COULD RESULT INAN ACCIDENT.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1982 Lafrance Lafrance
• 1983 Lafrance Lafrance
• 1984 Lafrance Lafrance

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.