Recall 10V227 covers 18 2010 American Lafrance Eagle emergency vehicles for unexpected engine shutdown. Repair is free through engine-control-module reprogramming.
American Lafrance is recalling 18 2010 Eagle emergency vehicles equipped with Detroit Diesel Series 60 engines because engine software can shut the engine down when a diesel particulate filter over-temperature condition is detected. An unexpected shutdown can hamper rescue operations and put first responders or the public at risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The 2010 American Lafrance Eagle emergency vehicle uses Detroit Diesel Series 60 engine control software to manage engine operation and emissions equipment. Part of that system watches the diesel particulate filter, an exhaust filter that traps soot from diesel combustion. The filter temperature signal tells the software when an over-temperature condition is present.
On affected Eagle vehicles, the software response is the defect. When the diesel particulate filter over-temperature condition is detected, the engine software can shut the engine down unexpectedly. That leaves the driver dealing with a sudden loss of engine power instead of a controlled response to the filter temperature problem.
There is no warning sign before failure. The driver notices the problem when the engine shuts down after the diesel particulate filter over-temperature condition is detected.
Who's affected?
| 2010 American Lafrance Eagle | Engine and engine cooling |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 18 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
An unexpected engine shutdown during emergency response can hamper rescue operations and put first responders and the public at risk. If the vehicle loses power, remove it from service and contact the dealer for repair guidance. Repair will be free at any franchised American Lafrance dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010 American Lafrance Eagle is included in this recall.
- Contact an American Lafrance service location or Detroit Diesel service outlet to ask for current recall instructions.
- Reference recall number 10V227 when you call, and ask about the free engine-control-module reprogramming that fixes the unexpected shutdown during diesel particulate filter over-temperature conditions.
- Bring the owner notice if American Lafrance mailed one to your department or fleet office.
- Keep the Eagle out of emergency-response service until a service desk confirms the engine software has been reprogrammed.
What happens at the repair
The repair described in campaign 10V227 is a software update. At the dealer, an American Lafrance technician reprograms the engine motor control module for the Detroit Diesel Series 60 engine. The update addresses software that can shut the engine down during a diesel particulate filter over-temperature condition. The filing said owner notices and free repairs were expected to begin during June 2010. If the repair is still open on your VIN, the module reprogramming is free of charge once available through the service network.
Timeline
| May 27, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 1, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V227?
Recall 10V227 covers 18 2010 American Lafrance Eagle emergency vehicles equipped with Detroit Diesel Series 60 engines. Engine software can shut the engine down unexpectedly during a diesel particulate filter over-temperature condition. Detroit Diesel will reprogram the engine motor control module for free.
What should I do if my 2010 American Lafrance Eagle is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific emergency vehicle is included in recall 10V227. If it is, contact an American Lafrance service contact or authorized Detroit Diesel service location, reference recall 10V227, and ask for the free engine motor control module reprogramming.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the recall remedy at no cost, and the source remedy says Detroit Diesel will repair the vehicles free of charge by reprogramming the engine motor control module.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is unexpected engine shutdown in an emergency vehicle. NHTSA campaign 10V227 says that engine shutdown hampers rescue operations and places first responders or the public at risk. The repair path is to have the engine motor control module reprogrammed for free.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V227000 |
|---|---|
| American Lafrance customer service | 1-800-547-0712 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V227 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V227000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →