Vehicle recall 08V609000 · November 24, 2008

2000-2007 American Lafrance Condor

The bracket that attaches the hydraulic cylinder to the cab used to raise and lower the vehicle cab for maintenance activities can fail.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

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 safety recall began on may 13, 2010. 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 08V609000
Reported to NHTSA: November 24, 2008
Filed by: AMERICAN LAFRANCE LLC
Manufacturer campaign: ALF-0308
Owner notification: February 15, 2009
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,251
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Structure

Recall 08V609000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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American Lafrance Condor (2000-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000

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