Recall 11V515 affects 17 2010 American Lafrance Eagle fire trucks for an ESC module defect. Repair is free at any franchised American Lafrance dealer.
American Lafrance is recalling 17 2010 Eagle fire trucks because the Meritor WABCO electronic stability control system can activate when it is not needed on certain road conditions. The system can apply the front outer wheel brake and pull the truck from its intended path, which raises the risk of a crash; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The electronic stability control system on the 2010 American Lafrance Eagle is supposed to help the fire truck stay stable when its path and motion do not match. Its control module reads vehicle movement and calculates slip angle, which is the difference between where the truck is pointed and where it is actually moving. That calculation helps the system decide when stability control intervention is needed.
On affected Eagle fire trucks, the Meritor WABCO ESC module can read that situation incorrectly under a particular driving pattern on certain road conditions. The module then activates the stability control system when the truck does not need that intervention. Because the slip angle calculation is wrong, the system reacts to a stability problem that is not actually present.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or driver would notice the problem only when the ESC system activates unnecessarily while the truck is being driven in those conditions.
Who's affected?
| 2010 American Lafrance Eagle | Electronic stability control (esc) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 17 |
Not every 2010 American Lafrance Eagle truck is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
An ESC control problem can make the system read an oversteer condition and apply the front axle outer wheel brake until it reads the vehicle as stable. If the driver reacts slowly, the Eagle can leave its intended line of travel, increasing crash risk. 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 American Lafrance customer service at 1-843-486-7703 to confirm the free ESC control-module replacement for your VIN.
- Ask whether the control-module replacement is already complete; American Lafrance reported the included trucks were repaired.
- Reference recall number 11V515 when you call so the service desk can find the correct ESC campaign.
- Drive cautiously until the repair status is confirmed. Leave extra room and avoid sudden steering inputs on uneven road conditions.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an American Lafrance technician replaces the electronic stability control module covered by the recall. The listed remedy is free of charge, and the filing states that the affected trucks have already been repaired. If your Eagle does not have service paperwork showing completion, ask American Lafrance service support or a franchised service desk to confirm the campaign status before the truck returns to duty. The final dealer repair is covered once available.
Timeline
| October 13, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 24, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V515?
Recall 11V515 covers 17 2010 American Lafrance Eagle fire trucks equipped with a Meritor WABCO electronic stability control system. The ESC control module can activate unnecessarily under specific driving and road conditions. American Lafrance's remedy was replacement of the 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 fire truck is included in recall 11V515. If it is, ask an American Lafrance service contact about the ESC control module replacement and reference recall number 11V515. The recall filing says all affected vehicles were repaired.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and American Lafrance's remedy for recall 11V515 was replacement of the ESC control module free of charge. The filing also states that all affected vehicles were repaired.
What is the safety risk?
The ESC system can apply the front outer wheel service brake when it incorrectly senses oversteer. If the driver reacts slowly during that intervention, the fire truck can leave its intended line of travel, increasing crash risk. The remedy is the free ESC control module replacement.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V515000 |
|---|---|
| American Lafrance customer service | 1-843-486-7703 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V515 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V515000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (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 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →