Well wiz we don't have to worry about the llv we thought slipped out of gear today the carrier took the llv out on his second swing put it in gear and it would not move the tranny must of went out we towed it to the service station and they thought the same they are going to check tommorrow and let me know

LEXA /m277 I am fighting a removal for the same thing. The LLV slipped from park to DRIVE! All the stops on the gear selector were wore smooth. It is still in the works.

Did you ever hear of a LLV going out of gear from park? I had a carrier say it fell out of gear luckly he was in the vehicle and stopped it in time. I took it to our service they could not find anything? Any ideas? I have told the carrier to drive it on monday and keep a eye on it and use his parking Brake.

In the rear cargo area of my LLV, just below the left side air vent, there is the letter "T" (approximately 1" tall) stenciled in black. It doesn't looks like it was placed there by the manufacturer. Any ideas what this might represent ? Just curious .....

jj /m 273 Appreciate the info. Is there any DOCUMENTATION available for this kind of problem. If they try to remove this carrier, my grievance will be heading to arbitration, and my file has to be filled with facts and documentation...

Do any of you have anything on paper I can see?

hey watch the shift linkage,,, they can be bad news, they are always loose and worn out. You have to think about how much that thing is shifted in 1 day,,, it works its ass off and is very common to have lots of worn out parts, request to see the vehicle jacket thru the VMF and see if this truck has had any work done to the linkage,, also ask the carrier if they use any contractors to repair their trucks where they are at.. Sometimes there will be hiden paper work or just floating that hasn't made it to the jacket yet.Check to see if it has a 700R4 trans, these are the real problem child in thses trucks for linkage problems

Hey guys...I need some help. Im the Chief Steward for the NALC. I had a carrier involved in a MVA...where she says the transmission slipped out of Park, into N or D. I have heard about it...but never READ it. Do any of you have any info on it? If the linkage is worn, does this happen, and is the LLV prone to such mechanical problems?

Really need the help, they are trying to fire a good employee for an accident...(broken mirror!)

Please post in the carrier forum or email it to me at nalc953@yahoo.com.

Thanks!

reply to texas t6, I live in ohio and we have emissions testin here, if the trucks are runnin poorly , you will get excess fumes into the cabs and they will make you sick. We also found the little vent doors on the back will let exhaust in,, you may want to play with them as to which way you have them opened. I work in the VMF and fumes have always been a problem with these trucks. Ask your VMF if they have a gas analyzer that they can run the truck on to see how the exhaust gases are, there is certain limits they have to be within for epa regulation. If they are out of spec this maybe part of your problem. Hope this was helpful

Our LLVs are emitting quite a bit of exhaust and they are causing headaches to the left rear side of the carriers' heads. Does or has anyone else complained about this problem? When we complain, we are told that the vehicle has to be driven as is till the engine dies. How can we test how much exhaust is too much? How will this exhaust affect us now and in the future? We are to the point that we're going to submit safety forms on these vehicles. Our only way of dealing with this now is by stepping out of the vehicles to breathe fresh air and clear our heads. Any advice will help.

I am looking for a right hand drive subaru for sale. Mine was ran over and totaled. Thankfully not my fault! If anyone knows where I can find one please email me at jennland007@yahoo.com. Thank you!

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I need advice. i have been an unassigned regular since may 2009.i received
a letter on my time card saying i was awarded a residual assignment accorded to Article 39.2.A5 of the CBA.No bid was posted,i was not offered
the assignment. no one asked me if i wanted the assignment.i spoke with no
one about it.I am the most senior unassigned regular TTO!There are 3 other
drivers that are unassigned regs one being the ex craft president who is acting (literally) as a shop stewart since he lost the last election.
he is junior to me by 5yrs. the others are junior to him.recently the #1 TTO retired.I know for a fact i was assigned the bid that i did not want
so the ex pres could get the choice assignment.I went to the local president when i got wind of this action and accused the ex pres and management of collusion to prevent me from getting the choice assignment!
I have strong evidence that I was wronged!The ex craft pres and the local
pres are friends.i filed the grievence myself and gave it directly to the local pres to handle.I have a timestamped copy.if no action is taken by the local pres what is the next step for me? should i use the NLRB?
Management let it be known that they will abolish the choice schedule if i
continue to make waves.this situation sucks! what recourse do i have?

don't trust the boss huh? ha ha join the group

Thanks guys. I was more concerned with GPS. I don't trust these guys.