NHTSA recall 06V300000
Steering › Gear box › Shaft pitman
Labrie Expert 2000 and 3 more
Reported Aug 1, 200644 vehicles affectedLABRIE EQUIPMENT LTD.Maker’s number SB 06-01Built Jan 1, 2006 – Jun 30, 2006
The defect
On certain garbage and recycling trucks, the steering shaft could break and possibly cause a complete loss of vehicle control.
The risk
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.
The remedy
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.