Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connectionsRecall 84V-094 · 1982–1984 Lafrance Lafrance
AMERICAN LAFRANCE recall 84V-094 covers 473 1982–1984 Lafrance Lafrance for a hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections problem, reported to NHTSA on August 1, 1984.
Source: NHTSA recall 84V094000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
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.
The fix
UPON INSPECTION, THE CORRECT HOSE WILL BE INSTALLED IF NECESSARY.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 1, 1981 to July 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.