American Lafrance Condor (2000) – 08V609000

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

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard