AMERICAN LAFRANCE LLC: Safety Recalls in 2008

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by AMERICAN LAFRANCE LLC in 2008. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 24, 2008

(Campaign #: ALF-0308)

VEHICLE CAB HYDRAULIC LIFT SYSTEM

AMERICAN LAFRANCE IS RECALLING 1,251 MY 2000-2007 CONDOR TRUCKS. THE BRACKET THAT ATTACHES THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER TO THE CAB USED TO RAISE AND LOWER THE VEHICLE CAB FOR MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES CAN FAIL.

NHTSA ID: 08V609000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1,251

Consequence Summary:

IF THE BRACKET FAILS DUE TO THE FORCES ENCOUNTERED WHEN THE CAB PASSES THE BREAK OVER POINT AND REACHES THE END OF THE CYLINDER TRAVEL, THE CAB WILL CONTINUE ITS FORWARD MOVEMENT UNTIL IT REACHES THE GROUND. IF THE BRACKET FAILS DURING THE LIFTING SEGMENT OF RAISING THE CAB, THE CAB COULD FALL UNRESTRAINED BACK DOWN ONTO THE CHASSIS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Corrective Action:

AMERICAN LAFRANCE WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 13, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AMERICAN LAFRANCE AT 1-888-253-8725.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 15, 2008

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ARD EXTENSION PIPES/CATERPILLAR

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.

NHTSA ID: 08V472000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 1

Consequence Summary:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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