OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
01V379000
Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Reported Dec 13, 2001 · EQUIPEMENT LABRIE LTEE
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
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.
Remedy
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).
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