Labrie CNG Refuse Trucks Recalled for Valve Stem Ejection Risk
Labrie is recalling 2017-2018 Automizer and Expert CNG refuse trucks because valve stems may forcibly eject, posing injury and fire risks.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a component may forcibly eject, posing a significant risk of injury to nearby individuals and a fire hazard due to gas release.
Plain-English summary
Labrie Enviroquip Group is recalling certain 2017-2018 Automizer and Expert compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered refuse trucks. The recall involves 14 vehicles. These trucks are equipped with CNG tanks that use Luxfer valves previously recalled under campaign 18E-111.
The defect involves the valve snap ring, which may fail if the valve knob is turned more than one turn. This failure can cause the valve stem to forcibly eject from the valve body. The forcible ejection of the stem may increase the risk of injury to those nearby. Additionally, the unintended release of CNG can increase the risk of a fire.
Labrie Enviroquip will notify owners, and Luxfer will provide an upgrade kit for the valves which doubles the snap ring strength, free of charge. The recall began June 17, 2019. Owners may contact Labrie Enviroquip customer service at 1-418-813-8250 or Luxfer at 1-403-720-0262. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- LABRIE AUTOMIZER, EXPERT
- Brand
- LABRIE
- Manufacturer
- Labrie Enviroquip Group
- Category
- Vehicle — Refuse Trucks
- Affected units
- 14
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 (2)
- AUTOMIZER
- EXPERT
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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