NHTSA Recall 02V337000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V337000; Date: Dec. 17, 2002
The fifth wheel could separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Freightliner Business Class; 2002 Freightliner Conventional; 2002 Sterling A Line; 2002 Sterling L Line; 2002 Western Star Western Star
Component: Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 733
Recall Summary:
On certain truck-tractor model vehicles equipped with conmet simplex stationary or sliding fifth-wheel, the clinch pins that retain the fifth-wheel pivot pins may not be fully installed.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the fifth wheel to verify the correct installation of the clinch pin and pivot pin. Missing pins will be replaced. Owner notification began November 15, 2002. 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 freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Freightliner recall no. Fl-399. Customers can 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: Nov 15, 2002
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