Service brakes, air: antilockRecall 91V-125 · Labrie vehicles

LABRIE EQUIPMENT LTD. recall 91V-125 covers 519 Labrie vehicles for a service brakes, air: antilock problem, reported to NHTSA on July 24, 1991.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected5193 models

ReportedJul 24, 1991Owners notified Dec 5, 1991

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 91V125000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The 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.

What to do

The fix

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

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

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Labrie Overtop Loading1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990

Labrie Recycling1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990

Labrie Sideloader1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990

Built from August 1, 1985 to August 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.