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2000 American Lafrance Eagle problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 5 complaints on file for the 2000 American Lafrance Eagle — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

5

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2000 compare to other Eagle years?

Eagle NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted5 complaints1997: 0 complaints1998: 0 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 5 complaints2001: 0 complaints2002: 0 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 0 complaints2008: 2 complaints2010: 0 complaints
Eagle NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2000 American Lafrance Eagle problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Body & Structure240%
Latches & Locks120%
Other120%
Steering120%

Does the 2000 American Lafrance Eagle have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

04V270000Body & StructureJune 9, 2004 · 1,339 units

Defect

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 AMERICAN LA FRANCE FL 70X BUSINESS CLASS FIRE PUMPER (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED WITH NUMEROUS DEFECTS. THE DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK, THE DOOR POST IS CRACKED AND CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE AND THE DOORS TO OPEN, AND THE ROOF HAS A FORTY EIGHT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · January 1, 2000

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 AMERICAN LA FRANCE FL 70X BUSINESS CLASS FIRE PUMPER (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED WITH NUMEROUS DEFECTS. THE DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK, THE DOOR POST IS CRACKED AND CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE AND THE DOORS TO OPEN, AND THE ROOF HAS A FORTY EIGHT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · January 1, 2000

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 AMERICAN LA FRANCE FL 70X BUSINESS CLASS FIRE PUMPER (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED WITH NUMEROUS DEFECTS. THE DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK, THE DOOR POST IS CRACKED AND CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE AND THE DOORS TO OPEN, AND THE ROOF HAS A FORTY EIGHT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Latches & Locks · January 1, 2000

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 AMERICAN LA FRANCE FL 70X BUSINESS CLASS FIRE PUMPER (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED WITH NUMEROUS DEFECTS. THE DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK, THE DOOR POST IS CRACKED AND CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE AND THE DOORS TO OPEN, AND THE ROOF HAS A FORTY EIGHT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · January 1, 2000

2000 American Lafrance Eagle — common questions

Is the 2000 American Lafrance Eagle reliable?

The record is thin — 5 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2000 American Lafrance Eagle have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2000 American Lafrance Eagle. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.