NHTSA Recall 03V188000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V188000; Date: May. 15, 2003
If left undetected or corrected it could lead to the separation of the fifth wheel top plate from its mounting structure, possibly resulting in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Strick 0400CD; 2000 Strick 0400CD; 2001 Strick 0400CD; 2002 Strick 0400CD; 2003 Strick 0400CD
Component: Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly
Manufactured by: Strick Corporation
Affected Units:: 839
Recall Summary:
On certain converter dollies equipped with jost International jsk 37u series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge. 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 jost International at 616-846-7700 or by email to recall@jostinternational. Com or strick at 215-949-3600.
Recall Notes:
Also, customers can 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: Apr 15, 2003
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