2005 American Lafrance Fire Truck Recall Information and Defects
The 2005 American Lafrance Fire Truck has 2 active safety recalls issued by the NHTSA and AMERICAN LAFRANCE LLC. These critical defects primarily concern structure, and diesel. Review the full details below, including NHTSA and Manufacturer Campaign numbers.
Quick Jump to Recalls (2 Defects)
Defect #1: Structure Malfunction (MFR Campaign: ALF-0107)
NHTSA ID: 07V264000 | MFR Campaign Number: ALF-0107
Posted on: 2007-06-25
Description
On certain fire trucks, the vehicle cab hydraulic lift system used to raise and lower the cab for maintenance can fail.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
American lafrance has not yet provided a remedy or owner notification for this campaign. Owners may call american lafrance at
1-843-486-7400
Notes
American lafrance recall no. Alf-0107. 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
Defect #2: Diesel Malfunction (MFR Campaign: ALF-0206)
NHTSA ID: 06V204000 | MFR Campaign Number: ALF-0206
Posted on: 2006-06-09
Description
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.
Consequence
This condition could ultimately result in a loss of vehicle power (engine stall) increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
American lafrance delivered one vehicle to a customer which has already been repaired. All other vehicles are still at the american lafrance manufacturing facility
Notes
American lafrance recall no. Alf-0206. 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
