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2000 Equipement Labrie Freightliner FL80 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2000 Equipement Labrie Freightliner FL80 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Equipement Labrie dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2000 Equipement Labrie Freightliner FL80. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

NHTSA #01V379000

Reported December 13, 2001 · EQUIPEMENT LABRIE LTEE

Potentially affected: 45 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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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