Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
EQUIPEMENT LABRIE
Model Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER FL70
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
01V379000
Component Description
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Equipement Labrie Ltee
Start Of Manufacture
20000331
End Of Manufacture
20000908
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
45
Date Owners Notified
20011219
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Equipement Labrie Ltee
Date Report Received
20011213