Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V379000 Reported December 13, 2001

Equipment labrie/steering gear

Q: What is recall 01V379000?

NHTSA recall 01V379000 was issued by Equipement Labrie Ltee on December 13, 2001. It addresses: Equipment labrie/steering gear. The recall affects approximately 45 vehicles , with the defect involving the Steering component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Equipement Labrie Ltee · Steering · 45 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

01V379000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Equipement Labrie Ltee

Component

Steering

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 13, 2001

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Equipement Labrie Ltee dealer and reference recall ID 01V379000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 01V379000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V379000?

NHTSA recall 01V379000 was issued by Equipement Labrie Ltee on December 13, 2001. It addresses: Equipment labrie/steering gear. The recall affects approximately 45 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Equipement Labrie Ltee dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V379000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.