American Lafrance Metropolitan Recalls in Canada
The American Lafrance Metropolitan has 34 recall campaigns on Transport Canada's federal record (all model years), led by steering issues with 18 campaigns. Recall repairs are free at any American Lafrance dealer — check your exact VIN below.
Source: Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Updated 2026-06-11
Most-affected systems
Most recent campaigns
2008-02-11Other: On certain fire trucks, the vehicle cab hydraulic lift system used to raise and lower the cab for maintenance can fail. If the cab is left in a raised position, it may not maintai
2008-02-11Other: On certain fire trucks, the vehicle cab hydraulic lift system used to raise and lower the cab for maintenance can fail. If the cab is left in a raised position, it may not maintai
2006-04-19Suspension: On certain vehicles, the rear suspension transverse beam castings were not made to specifications. If a casting were to break when the vehicle is in motion, parts could become pro
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FAQ
How many recalls does the American Lafrance Metropolitan have in Canada?
34 recall campaigns are on Transport Canada's federal Vehicle Recalls Database for the American Lafrance Metropolitan (all model years since 1975, tires and child seats excluded). The most-affected system is steering with 18 campaigns.
How do I check if a specific American Lafrance Metropolitan has an open recall in Canada?
Recall campaigns apply to specific VIN ranges. Decode the VIN free at CarWhere to confirm the exact year and build, then check the VIN in Transport Canada's motor vehicle safety recall tool or with any American Lafrance dealer — recall repairs are free.
Are Canadian and US recalls the same?
Often parallel but not identical — Canadian campaigns are issued through Transport Canada, US campaigns through NHTSA, and timing or scope can differ. For a vehicle imported from the USA, check both records; the CarWhere $9.99 Full VIN Report covers the US federal record (recalls, complaints, service bulletins) for any US-market VIN.