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Recall

Equipement Labrie Freightliner Fl70 — 01V379000

NHTSA ID
01V379000
Make
Equipement Labrie
Model
Freightliner Fl70
Years Affected
2000
Recall Date
2001-12-13
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Units Affected
45
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.

Summary

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.

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.

Affected Vehicles

Equipement Labrie Freightliner Fl70
Model Years: 2000

2000 Equipement Labrie Freightliner Fl70