NHTSA Recall 03V204000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V204000; Date: May. 30, 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:
2001 Volvo VHD; 2002 Volvo VHD; 2003 Volvo VHD; 2001 Volvo VNL; 2002 Volvo VNL; 2003 Volvo VNL; 2001 Volvo VNM; 2002 Volvo VNM; 2003 Volvo VNM
Component: Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America Inc
Affected Units:: 1,275
Recall Summary:
On certain heavy duty trucks 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 Volvo truck at 800-528-6586.
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).
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