Equipement Labrie 1999–2001 Steering recall
Recalled December 13, 2001 · NHTSA recall 01V379000 · Equipement Labrie
Hazard
THIS SITUATION CAN RESULT IN PREMATURE WEAR OF THE GEARS AND/OR BEARINGS. THE STEERING CONTROL COULD BECOME HARDER AND POSSIBLY LOCK, CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GEAR BOXES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 19, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT EQUIPEMENT LABRIE AT 1-877-452-2743.
Units
45 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RECYCLER TOP SELECT 1000/2000 AND GARBAGE SIDE LOADER EXPERT 2000 TRUCKS WHICH USE THE HOLLOW SHAFT STEERING GEAR BOX(ES). SOME STEERING GEAR BOXES WERE ORIGINALLY ASSEMBLY WITH VERY LITTLE GREASE.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GEAR BOXES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 19, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT EQUIPEMENT LABRIE AT 1-877-452-2743.
Product
Equipement Labrie FREIGHTLINER FL70 · Equipement Labrie FREIGHTLINER FL80 · Equipement Labrie INTERNATIONAL 4900
Manufacturer(s)
EQUIPEMENT LABRIE LTEE
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →