2005 AMERICAN LAFRANCE FIRE TRUCK RECALL - #07V264000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE
ON CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS, THE VEHICLE CAB HYDRAULIC LIFT SYSTEM USED TO RAISE AND LOWER THE CAB FOR MAINTENANCE CAN FAIL.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2005 AMERICAN LAFRANCE FIRE TRUCK |
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| Manufacturer |
AMERICAN LAFRANCE LLC |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
6/25/2007 |
| Influenced by |
AMERICAN LAFRANCE LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
2,660 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS, THE VEHICLE CAB HYDRAULIC LIFT SYSTEM USED TO RAISE AND LOWER THE CAB FOR MAINTENANCE CAN FAIL. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| See also |
2005 AMERICAN LAFRANCE FIRE TRUCK Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
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