Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
AMERICAN LAFRANCE
Model Of Vehicle
TANKER
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
06V107000
Component Description
Structure:Body:Door
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Lafrance Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20050501
End Of Manufacture
20060331
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
32
Date Owners Notified
20060420
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
American Lafrance Llc
Date Report Received
20060407
Make Campaign Number
ALF-0106