Recall 08V609000 — STRUCTURE Defect in 2000-2007 AMERICAN LAFRANCE CONDOR
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,251 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V609000 |
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN LAFRANCE LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,251 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
AMERICAN LAFRANCE IS RECALLING 1,251 MY 2000-2007 CONDOR TRUCKS. THE BRACKET THAT ATTACHES THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER TO THE CAB USED TO RAISE AND LOWER THE VEHICLE CAB FOR MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES CAN FAIL.
Safety Consequence
IF THE BRACKET FAILS DUE TO THE FORCES ENCOUNTERED WHEN THE CAB PASSES THE BREAK OVER POINT AND REACHES THE END OF THE CYLINDER TRAVEL, THE CAB WILL CONTINUE ITS FORWARD MOVEMENT UNTIL IT REACHES THE GROUND. IF THE BRACKET FAILS DURING THE LIFTING SEGMENT OF RAISING THE CAB, THE CAB COULD FALL UNRESTRAINED BACK DOWN ONTO THE CHASSIS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy
AMERICAN LAFRANCE WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 13, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AMERICAN LAFRANCE AT 1-888-253-8725.
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 | |
| 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 | |
| 07V264000 | 2005 AMERICAN LAFRANCE FIRE TRUCK | STRUCTURE | 2,660 |