EQUIPEMENT LABRIE: FREIGHTLINER FL80: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 01V379000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | EQUIPEMENT LABRIE LTEE |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | FREIGHTLINER FL80 |
| Model Year: | 2000 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | EQUIPEMENT LABRIE LTEE |
| Manufacturered: | 20000331 - 20000908 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 45 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20011219 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | EQUIPEMENT LABRIE LTEE |
| Report Received Date: | 20011213 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20020102 |
Defect 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 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 Summary:
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).