NHTSA Recall 08V609000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V609000; Date: Nov. 24, 2008
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 American Lafrance Condor; 2001 American Lafrance Condor; 2002 American Lafrance Condor; 2003 American Lafrance Condor; 2004 American Lafrance Condor; 2005 American Lafrance Condor; 2006 American Lafrance Condor; 2007 American Lafrance Condor
Component: Structure
Manufactured by: American Lafrance Llc
Affected Units:: 1,251
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
American lafrance recall no. Alf-0308. Customers may 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: Feb 15, 2009
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