NHTSA Recall 03V227000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V227000; Date: Jun. 17, 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:
2000 Freightliner Argosy; 2000 Freightliner Business Class; 2000 Freightliner Business Class M2; 2000 Freightliner Century St; 2000 Freightliner Classic; 2000 Freightliner Classic Xl; 2000 Freightliner Columbia; 2000 Freightliner Coronado; 2000 Freightliner FL112; 2000 Freightliner FLD; 2000 Freightliner Fld Sd; 2000 Freightliner Sterling; 2000 Sterling AT9500; 2000 Western Star 4900FA
Component: Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 2,000
Recall Summary:
On certain truck tractors 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. Owner notification began November 12, 2003. 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 freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Freightliner recall no. Fl-411. 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: Nov 12, 2003
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