The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·10V230000·Announced 2010-05-14

Labrie Garbage Trucks Recalled for Seat Belt Damage Risk

Labrie Environmental Group is recalling certain 2008-2009 garbage trucks because the armrest may damage the seat belt, increasing injury risk in a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (seat belt damage) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Labrie Environmental Group is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 Expert T, Automizer, and Automizer 2010 garbage and recycling trucks. The recall involves 27 vehicles where the female portion of the seat belt can be damaged by the arm rest, which also serves as a joystick bracket.

If the seat belt is damaged, it may not function properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant. This is a safety defect that could compromise occupant protection during a collision.

Labrie will notify owners, and dealers will replace any damaged seat belt and install a deflector to prevent possible damage free of charge. The safety recall began on June 18, 2010. Owners may contact Labrie at 1-877-452-2743 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
LABRIE AUTOMIZER, AUTOMIZER 2010, EXPERT T
Brand
LABRIE
Manufacturer
LABRIE ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
27

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • AUTOMIZER
  • AUTOMIZER 2010
  • EXPERT T

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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