2000-2007 AMERICAN LAFRANCE CONDOR STRUCTURE

2000-2007 AMERICAN LAFRANCE CONDOR STRUCTURE (Change Vehicle)

The following STRUCTURE recall/defect on 2000-2007 AMERICAN LAFRANCE CONDOR vehicles was reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety administration on 2008-11-24. For more information contact the National Highway Traffic Safety administration or the US Department of Transportation. See recall summary below.

Build Years/Makes/Models:	2000 - 2007 AMERICAN LAFRANCE CONDOR
UNits affected:	1251
Recall Number:	08V609000
Summary:	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 UNRESTRAINED BACK DOWN ONTO THE CHASSIS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy:	AMERICAN LAFRANCE WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AMERICAN LAFRANCE AT 1-888-253-8725.
Notes:	AMERICAN LAFRANCE RECALL NO. ALF-0308.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
	CLICK HERE TO FIND USED 2000-2007 AMERICAN LAFRANCE CONDOR STRUCTURE.
	LOOKING FOR REPLACEMENT 2000-2007 AMERICAN LAFRANCE CONDOR PARTS? VISIT OUR ONLINE AUTO PARTS STORES
	NEED TO FIX YOUR 2000-2007 AMERICAN LAFRANCE CONDOR? ACCESS ONLINE THE COMPLETE 2000-2007 AMERICAN LAFRANCE CONDOR REPAIR GUIDE
	CLICK HERE TO FIND A LOCAL MECHANIC, AUTO SERVICE OR BODY SHOP THAT WILL FIX YOUR 2000-2007 AMERICAN LAFRANCE CONDOR PROFESSIONALLY AND COST EFFECTIVELY.
	GOT 2000-2007 AMERICAN LAFRANCE CONDOR REPAIR QUESTION? LET OUR CAR EXPERTS ANSWER YOU ONLINE. ASK YOUR QUESTION HERE!
	Help me find