NHTSA Recall 08V472000: Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
AMERICAN LAFRANCE LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1 vehicles. It affects 2008 American Lafrance Condor.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V472000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › DIESEL |
| Report received | September 15, 2008 |
| Owner notification | January 7, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V472000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| American Lafrance Condor | 2008 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.