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2005 American Lafrance Condor Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2005 American Lafrance Condor. Check your own VIN below.

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safety recalls
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owner complaints to NHTSA

2 safety recalls for the 2005 American Lafrance Condor

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Body (structure)

    NHTSA 09V128000 Reported 2,811 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

    Daimler trucks is recalling 2,811 my 2001-2007 condor trucks built by american lafrance, freightliner and sterling. The cab mounted bracket attached to the hydraulic cylinder used to raise and lower the cab for maintenance may wear leading to inadequate restraint, allowing the cab to fall forward onto the ground.

    Remedy: Daimler trucks will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on september 18, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

  2. Structure

    NHTSA 08V609000 Reported 1,251 vehicles potentially affected AMERICAN LAFRANCE LLC

    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.

    Remedy: American lafrance will repair these vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on may 13, 2010. Owners may contact american lafrance at 1-888-253-8725.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2005 American Lafrance Condor. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare American Lafrance Condor model years

Recall and complaint counts for every American Lafrance Condor model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2000 American Lafrance Condor10
2001 American Lafrance Condor20
2002 American Lafrance Condor20
2003 American Lafrance Condor20
2004 American Lafrance Condor20
2005 American Lafrance Condor20
2006 American Lafrance Condor20
2007 American Lafrance Condor20
2008 American Lafrance Condor10

Checking a specific 2005 American Lafrance Condor

How do I know if my 2005 American Lafrance Condor has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2005 American Lafrance Condor; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised American Lafrance dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V609000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other American Lafrance models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.