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  Safety Recalls of American Lafrance Fire Truck Vehicles

There have been 2 safety recalls for the American Lafrance Fire Truck. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the American Lafrance Fire Truck.

NHTSA Recall #: 07V264000; Jun. 13, 2007

If the cab is left in a raised position, it may not maintain its tilted upright position. Also if the equipment shifts inside the cab while the cab is in the raised position, it could cause an impact load on the tilt cylinders causing the cab to come crashing down, increasing the risk of injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 2005 American Lafrance Fire Truck
Component: STRUCTURE
Recall Summary: On certain fire trucks, the vehicle cab hydraulic lift system used to raise and lower the cab for maintenance can fail. ... Details of this recall goto detail
NHTSA Recall #: 06V204000; Jun. 9, 2006

This condition could ultimately result in a loss of vehicle power (engine stall) increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2005 American Lafrance Fire Truck, 2006 American Lafrance Fire Truck
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Recall Summary: On certain fire trucks equipped with cummins isl cm850 diesel engines, the connecting rods which transfer energy from the piston to the crankshaft are defective and can result in seizure of the piston pin. A piston pin seizure can result in a mission-disabling engine failure. ... Details of this recall goto detail
Table 1. Historical Recalls of American Lafrance Fire Truck Vehicles
Date Component Vehicle Affected
Jun. 13, 2007   Structure 2,660
Jun. 9, 2006   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel 22


Table 2. Recall Statistics of American Lafrance Fire Truck Model Years
Model# Recalls
2006 American Lafrance Fire Truck 1
2005 American Lafrance Fire Truck 2