NHTSA Recall 08V472000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V472000; Date: Sep. 15, 2008
This may result in a fire hazard.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 American Lafrance Condor
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured by: American Lafrance Llc
Affected Units:: 1
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 7, 2009
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