Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
AMERICAN LAFRANCE
Model Of Vehicle
CONDOR
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
08V609000
Component Description
Structure
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Lafrance Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20000224
End Of Manufacture
20070831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1251
Date Owners Notified
20090215
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
American Lafrance Llc
Date Report Received
20081124
Make Campaign Number
ALF-0308