LABRIE EXPERT 2000 2006: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 06V300000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| LABRIE | EXPERT 2000 | 2006 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2006-07-14 | 2006-08-01 | 2006-08-09 |
Production Dates: 2006-01-01 - 2006-06-30
Manufacturers Involved: LABRIE EQUIPMENT LTD.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB 06-01
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 44
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN GARBAGE AND RECYCLING TRUCKS, THE STEERING SHAFT COULD BREAK AND POSSIBLY CAUSE A COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
IF THE STEERING SHAFT BREAKS, THE STEERING CONTROL COULD BE LOST AND THE VEHICLE COULD BE INVOLVED IN A CRASH, WHICH COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND INSTALL A NEW STEERING SHAFT AND A NEW REINFORCEMENT BRACKET THAT WAS DESIGNED TO AVOID SIDELOAD. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 14, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LABRIE AT 1-877-452-2743.
LABRIE RECALL NO. SB 06-01.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
