Recall 07V264000 — STRUCTURE Defect in 2005-2005 AMERICAN LAFRANCE FIRE TRUCK
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,660 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 07V264000 |
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN LAFRANCE LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,660 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS, THE VEHICLE CAB HYDRAULIC LIFT SYSTEM USED TO RAISE AND LOWER THE CAB FOR MAINTENANCE CAN FAIL.
Safety Consequence
IF THE CAB IS LEFT IN A RAISED POSITION, IT MAY NOT MAINTAIN ITS TILTED UPRIGHT POSITION. ALSO IF THE EQUIPMENT SHIFTS INSIDE THE CAB WHILE THE CAB IS IN THE RAISED POSITION, IT COULD CAUSE AN IMPACT LOAD ON THE TILT CYLINDERS CAUSING THE CAB TO COME CRASHING DOWN, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy
AMERICAN LAFRANCE HAS NOT YET PROVIDED A REMEDY OR OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CALL AMERICAN LAFRANCE AT 1-843-486-7400.
Related Recalls for AMERICAN LAFRANCE
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11V515000 | 2010 AMERICAN LAFRANCE EAGLE | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 17 | |
| 10V227000 | 2010 AMERICAN LAFRANCE EAGLE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 18 | |
| 09V128000 | 2006 AMERICAN LAFRANCE CONDOR | STRUCTURE:BODY | 2,811 | |
| 08V609000 | 2000 AMERICAN LAFRANCE CONDOR | STRUCTURE | 1,251 | |
| 08V472000 | 2008 AMERICAN LAFRANCE CONDOR | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 1 | |
| 06V107000 | 2005 AMERICAN LAFRANCE PUMPER | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 32 | |
| 04V270000 | 2000 AMERICAN LAFRANCE METROPOLITAN | STRUCTURE | 1,339 | |
| 01V322002 | 2001 AMERICAN LAFRANCE EAGLE | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 2,700 | |
| 03V089000 | 2002 AMERICAN LAFRANCE EAGLE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 9 | |
| 06V204000 | 2005 AMERICAN LAFRANCE FIRE TRUCK | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 22 |