AMERICAN LAFRANCE LLC: Safety Recalls in 2006

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by AMERICAN LAFRANCE LLC in 2006. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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June 9, 2006

(Campaign #: ALF-0206)

ENGINE FAILURE/CUMMINS

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.

NHTSA ID: 06V204000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 22

Consequence Summary:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 7, 2006

(Campaign #: ALF-0106)

COMPARTMENT DOOR

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.

NHTSA ID: 06V107000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 32

Consequence Summary:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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