Vehicle recall 04V270000 · June 9, 2004
American Lafrance Eagle and Metropolitan
On certain fire trucks, one or both of the cab tilt cylinders may lock when the cab is being lowered.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If only one velocity fuse trips and not the other, the resulting unequal loading may cause one or both of the cylinders to bend allowing the cab to lower to the chassis.
- 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.
- Notes
- Freightliner recall no. Fl-427.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V270000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 9, 2004
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-427
- Owner notification
- October 11, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,339
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure
Vehicles covered
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