American Lafrance Pumper
Model Pumper made by American Lafrance got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning structure .
Model 2005
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V107000 | AMERICAN LAFRANCE LLC | from 05/01/2005 to 03/31/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 32 | 04/20/2006 | MFR | AMERICAN LAFRANCE LLC | 04/07/2006 | 04/07/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | American lafrance recall no. alf-0106.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. | |||||||||||||||