Vehicle recall 84V094000 · August 1, 1984
1982-1984 Lafrance Lafrance
Non oil-resistant heater hose was used instead of the correct power steering suction hose.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- Upon inspection, the correct hose will be installed if necessary.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 84V094000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 1, 1984
- Filed by
- AMERICAN LAFRANCE
- Owner notification
- September 1, 1984
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 473
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Lafrance Lafrance (1982-1984): 1984, 1983, 1982
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