2005 American Lafrance Tanker
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2005 American Lafrance Tanker. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2005 American Lafrance Tanker. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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