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NHTSARecalled Aug 1, 2006 · #06V300000

FAILURE OF STEERING SHAFTS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
FAILURE OF STEERING SHAFTS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
LABRIE EQUIPMENT LTD.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice