2000 AMERICAN LAFRANCE CONDOR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 AMERICAN LAFRANCE CONDOR
The 2000 AMERICAN LAFRANCE CONDOR has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE.
Recalls for the 2000 AMERICAN LAFRANCE CONDOR
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2000 AMERICAN LAFRANCE CONDOR, potentially affecting up to 1,251 vehicles.
Recall 08V609000 — STRUCTURE
| 1,251 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 AMERICAN LAFRANCE CONDOR
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 AMERICAN LAFRANCE CONDOR.
Safety Rating for the 2000 AMERICAN LAFRANCE CONDOR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 AMERICAN LAFRANCE CONDOR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 AMERICAN LAFRANCE CONDOR
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 AMERICAN LAFRANCE CONDOR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AMERICAN LAFRANCE CONDOR
- 2000 AMERICAN LAFRANCE CONDOR (current)
- 2001 AMERICAN LAFRANCE CONDOR — 0 complaints
- 2002 AMERICAN LAFRANCE CONDOR — 0 complaints
- 2003 AMERICAN LAFRANCE CONDOR — 0 complaints
- 2004 AMERICAN LAFRANCE CONDOR — 0 complaints
- 2005 AMERICAN LAFRANCE CONDOR — 0 complaints
Other AMERICAN LAFRANCE Models
- AMERICAN LAFRANCE EAGLE — 7 total complaints
- AMERICAN LAFRANCE FIRE TRUCK — 1 total complaint
- AMERICAN LAFRANCE METROPOLITAN — 0 total complaints
- AMERICAN LAFRANCE PUMPER — 0 total complaints
- AMERICAN LAFRANCE TANKER — 0 total complaints