2005 American Lafrance Pumper Recall Information and Defects
The 2005 American Lafrance Pumper has 1 active safety recalls issued by the NHTSA and AMERICAN LAFRANCE LLC. These critical defects primarily concern door. Review the full details below, including NHTSA and Manufacturer Campaign numbers.
Quick Jump to Recalls (1 Defects)
Defect #1: Door Malfunction (MFR Campaign: ALF-0106)
NHTSA ID: 06V107000 | MFR Campaign Number: ALF-0106
Posted on: 2006-04-07
Description
On certain fire trucks built on eagle, metropolitan, and freightliner m2 heavy duty class 8 chassis, the compartment door opening hardware may fail due to forces generated when slamming the door. When this occurs, there is no way to open the compartment door without dismantling the handle assembly or in an emergency situation forcefully opening the door using a pry bar or fireman's axe.
Consequence
The compartment door carries medical equipment and fire fighting equipment. Delayed access to the equipment due to an inoperative compartment door handle could mean the difference between life and death.
Corrective Action
Dealers will repair the compartment door free of charge. The recall began on april 20, 2006. Owners may contact american lafrance at
1-843-746-7542
Notes
American lafrance recall no. Alf-0106. 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
