NHTSA Recall 00V019003
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V019003; Date: May. 11, 2000
Under the trailer loading, the mounting plate could eventually fail due to fatigue.
Recalled Vehicles:
1988 Mack CH; 1989 Mack CH; 1990 Mack CH; 1991 Mack CH; 1992 Mack CH; 1993 Mack CH
Component: Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 90
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with fontaine fifth wheel assemblies. The fifth wheel mounting plates can crack.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and replace the mounting plates that are cracked.
Recall Notes:
Mack recall no. Sco259. Owner notification began June 22, 2000. Owner notification is expected to begin owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mack at 1-610-709-3011. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 22, 2000
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