Recalls for your 2008 American Lafrance Condor

Recalls for 2008 American Lafrance Condor

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DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL


Posted on: 2008-09-22
Description
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.

Consequence
This may result in a fire hazard.

Corrective Action
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.

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.