DaimlerChrysler Australia / Pacific Pty Ltd - American LaFrance Fire Tenders

recall information

Recall number
REC-002703
PRA number
2005/7484
Campaign number
398/99/a
Original published date

make and model information

Make
American LaFrance
Model
Fire Tenders
Affected units
6

Identifying features

Not applicable

What are the defects?

One or both lifting rams may lock when the cab is being lowered due to the operation of the fluid velocity sensors. If this occurs in one cylinder but not both, the resulting unequal load may cause one or both of the cylinders to bend, lowering the load dangerously.

What are the hazards?

Personal injury or vehicle damage.
Supplier details
DaimlerChrysler Australia / Pacific Pty Ltd

Responsible regulator

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.