Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 91V125000

Service brakes, air: antilock

LABRIE EQUIPMENT LTD. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1991-07-24.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V125000

Service brakes, air: antilock

Component
Service brakes, air: antilock
Manufacturer
LABRIE EQUIPMENT LTD.
Vehicles affected
519
Reported to NHTSA
1991-07-24
Owners notified
1991-12-05

Defect description

THE PRIMARY SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM AND THE AUXILIARY BRAKE SYSTEMS ARE FED BY A SINGLE CIRCUIT WHICH MAY RENDER THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM INOPERATIVE IF THE PRIMARY BRAKE CIRCUIT FAILS; TRUCKS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 121.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A PRIMARY BRAKE CIRCUIT FAILURE, THETRUCK WOULD BE UNABLE TO USE AUXILIARY BRAKING TO STOP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AVEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL HARDWARE TO ENSURE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM WORKS INDEPENDENTLY OF THE PRIMARY BRAKE SYSTEM.

Notes

SYSTEM: AIR BRAKES; FMVSS 121.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: REFUSE COLLECTION TRUCK.

Scope of coverage

18 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
LABRIE Overtop Loading1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985
LABRIE Recycling1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985
LABRIE Sideloader1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.