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American Lafrance Fire Truck Recall 07V264: Structure

NHTSA campaign 07V264, reported June 13, 2007, 2,660 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 07V264AMERICAN LAFRANCE LLC
Component
STRUCTURE
Problem
ON CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS, THE VEHICLE CAB HYDRAULIC LIFT SYSTEM USED TO RAISE AND LOWER THE CAB FOR MAINTENANCE CAN FAIL.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.

Affected vehicles

American Lafrance Fire Truck2005