Recall 10V230 affects 27 2008-2009 Labrie Automizer, Automizer 2010, and Expert T trucks for seat-belt damage. Repair is free at any franchised Labrie dealer.
Labrie is recalling 27 2008-2009 Automizer, Automizer 2010, and Expert T garbage and recycling trucks because the arm rest, which also holds the joystick bracket, can damage the female portion of the seat belt. A damaged buckle side can keep the belt from working properly in a crash, increasing injury risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
In the 2008-2009 Labrie Automizer, Automizer 2010, and Expert T trucks, the seat belt buckle receiver is the fixed, female side of the belt latch. It accepts the belt tongue and locks the belt across the occupant so the restraint stays in place during a stop or crash.
On affected trucks, the arm rest also serves as the joystick bracket. Its position can damage the buckle receiver. Once that part is bent, cracked, or worn, the latch no longer has a clean locking point for the belt tongue. A damaged receiver can leave the seat belt unable to fasten correctly or unable to stay fastened as designed.
There is no warning sign before failure. Check the buckle area for visible interference or damage before using the truck, but do not rely on feel alone.
Who's affected?
Spans Automizer, Automizer 2010, and Expert T refuse trucks across the 2008 and 2009 model years, all tied to the seat belt component.
| 2008 Labrie Automizer | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2009 Labrie Automizer | seat belt |
| 2009 Labrie Automizer 2010 | seat belt |
| 2009 Labrie Expert T | seat belt |
| 2008 Labrie Expert T | seat belt |
| Units affected | 27 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
Damage to the female portion of the seat belt can keep the belt from working properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant. If you see belt or buckle damage, schedule service soon and use another seating position if available. Repair will be free at any franchised Labrie dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2009 Labrie Automizer, Automizer 2010, or Expert T is included in this recall.
- Contact Labrie at 1-877-452-2743 for current repair instructions if your VIN is included.
- Ask a franchised Labrie dealer about the free seat-belt replacement and deflector installation that protects the buckle from the arm-rest joystick bracket.
- Bring the owner notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 10V230 when you call.
- Avoid operating the truck with a damaged seat belt until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Labrie technician replaces any damaged female seat belt buckle portion and installs a deflector so the arm rest and joystick bracket do not damage the belt. The repair described for this recall covers the seat belt parts and the deflector. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall.
Timeline
| May 14, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 18, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V230?
Recall 10V230 covers 27 2008-2009 Labrie Automizer, Automizer 2010, and Expert T garbage and recycling trucks. The arm rest, which also works as a joystick bracket, can damage the female portion of the seat belt, increasing injury risk in a crash.
What should I do if my 2008-2009 Labrie Automizer, Automizer 2010, or Expert T is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 10V230. If it is, contact a franchised Labrie dealer and reference recall 10V230. Dealers will replace any damaged seat belt and install a deflector free of charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Labrie dealers will replace any damaged seat belt and install a deflector free of charge. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the safety recall repair at no cost to owners of included vehicles.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that a damaged seat belt buckle portion can stop the belt from working properly in a crash. If the belt does not restrain the occupant as designed, the seat occupant faces a higher risk of injury.
What if I bought my Labrie truck used?
The free recall repair still applies to included vehicles. Ownership history does not remove the manufacturer's recall obligation. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Labrie dealer with recall 10V230 and ask them to inspect the seat belt and install the deflector.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V230000 |
|---|---|
| Labrie customer service | 1-877-452-2743 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V230 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V230000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →