2003 AMERICAN LAFRANCE CONDOR
2 recalls — 0 complaints — 1 TSBs
09V128000 Apr 17, 2009
STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect Description
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 2,811 MY 2001-2007 CONDOR TRUCKS BUILT BY AMERICAN LAFRANCE, FREIGHTLINER AND STERLING. THE CAB MOUNTED BRACKET ATTACHED TO THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER USED TO RAISE AND LOWER THE CAB FOR MAINTENANCE MAY WEAR LEADING TO INADEQUATE RESTRAINT, ALLOWING THE CAB TO FALL FORWARD O... Read more
Consequence
A CAB FALLING FORWARD TO THE GROUND UNEXPECTEDLY MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
08V609000 Nov 24, 2008
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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 UNRE... Read more
Remedy
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.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2003 AMERICAN LAFRANCE CONDOR
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
ICI-08-001
Jan 11, 2008
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
DAIMLER TRUCK: EFFECTIVE 5/1/07, AMERICAN LAFRANCE ASSUMED RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF ALL MODELS OF AMERICAN LAFRANCE VEHICLES AND FOR ALL MAKES OF CONDOR VEHICLES. ALL RECALL AND FIELD SERVICE CAMPAIGN WORK FOR THESE UNITS MUS
AMERICAN LAFRANCE CONDOR — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the AMERICAN LAFRANCE CONDOR across all model years (2000–2008).
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Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths