EQUIPEMENT LABRIE LTEE: Safety Recalls in 2001

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by EQUIPEMENT LABRIE LTEE in 2001. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

December 13, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT LABRIE/STEERING GEAR

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.

NHTSA ID: 01V379000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 45

Consequence Summary:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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