Equipement Labrie Freightliner Fl70 (2000) – 01V379000

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

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard