2005 American Lafrance Fire Truck Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2005 American Lafrance Fire Truck has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,682 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STRUCTURE 07V264000 2007-06-13 2,660 affected
Defect

ON CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS, THE VEHICLE CAB HYDRAULIC LIFT SYSTEM USED TO RAISE AND LOWER THE CAB FOR MAINTENANCE CAN FAIL.

Consequence

IF THE CAB IS LEFT IN A RAISED POSITION, IT MAY NOT MAINTAIN ITS TILTED UPRIGHT POSITION. ALSO IF THE EQUIPMENT SHIFTS INSIDE THE CAB WHILE THE CAB IS IN THE RAISED POSITION, IT COULD CAUSE AN IMPACT LOAD ON THE TILT CYLINDERS CAUSING THE CAB TO COME CRASHING DOWN, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Remedy

AMERICAN LAFRANCE HAS NOT YET PROVIDED A REMEDY OR OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CALL AMERICAN LAFRANCE AT 1-843-486-7400.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 06V204000 2006-06-09 22 affected
Defect

ON CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISL CM850 DIESEL ENGINES, THE CONNECTING RODS WHICH TRANSFER ENERGY FROM THE PISTON TO THE CRANKSHAFT ARE DEFECTIVE AND CAN RESULT IN SEIZURE OF THE PISTON PIN. A PISTON PIN SEIZURE CAN RESULT IN A MISSION-DISABLING ENGINE FAILURE.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE POWER (ENGINE STALL) INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

AMERICAN LAFRANCE DELIVERED ONE VEHICLE TO A CUSTOMER WHICH HAS ALREADY BEEN REPAIRED. ALL OTHER VEHICLES ARE STILL AT THE AMERICAN LAFRANCE MANUFACTURING FACILITY.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 American Lafrance Fire Truck as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.