2000 Equipement Labrie Freightliner Fl80 Recall Information and Defects
The 2000 Equipement Labrie Freightliner Fl80 has 1 active safety recalls issued by the NHTSA and EQUIPEMENT LABRIE LTEE. These critical defects primarily concern gear box (other than rack and pinion). Review the full details below, including NHTSA and Manufacturer Campaign numbers.
Quick Jump to Recalls (1 Defects)
Defect #1: Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) Malfunction (MFR Campaign: )
NHTSA ID: 01V379000 | MFR Campaign Number:
Posted on: 2002-01-02
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (
1-888-327-4236)
