Recall 06V300000: Labrie equipment ltd.

Report received

Aug 1, 2006

Manufacturer

Labrie equipment ltd.

Potentially affected

44vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain garbage and recycling trucks, the steering shaft could break and possibly cause a complete loss of vehicle control.

Possible consequence

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.

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.