Recall 08V472000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL Defect in 2008-2008 AMERICAN LAFRANCE CONDOR
RECALL This recall affects up to 1 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V472000 |
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN LAFRANCE LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 1 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
AMERICAN LAFRANCE IS RECALLING ONE (1) LOW CAB FORWARD (LCF) CONDOR TRUCK EQUIPPED WITH A CATERPILLAR C13 DIESEL ENGINE. THE EXTENSION PIPES ATTACHED TO THE AFTERTREATMENT REGENERATION DEVICE (ARD) MAY DEVELOP A HOLE, AND HEAT AND FLAME MAY ESCAPE DURING A REGENERATION OF THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER.
Safety Consequence
THIS MAY RESULT IN A FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy
AMERICAN LAFRANCE IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR TO REPAIR THIS VEHICLE (PLEASE SEE 08E054). OWNERS MAY CONTACT ATERPILLAR AT 1-800-447-4986 OR 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 07V264000 | 2005 AMERICAN LAFRANCE FIRE TRUCK | STRUCTURE | 2,660 |