Recall 08V472000: American lafrance llc

Report received

Sep 15, 2008

Manufacturer

American lafrance llc

Potentially affected

1vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

This may result in a fire hazard.

Remedy

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.