NHTSA Recall 97V152000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V152000; Date: Sep. 14, 1997
Damage of these components can lead to failure of the connection between the tractor and the semi-trailer allowing the semi-trailer to separate from the tractor increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Western Star Heritage
Component: Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly
Manufactured by: Western Star Trucks, Inc.
Affected Units:: 14
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with fontaine sl6fm229-8375 fixed fifth wheels. The fifth wheel mounting plate flanges in the front and rear can interfere with the normal articulation of the fifth wheel. This interference can lead to damage of the fifth wheel lock handle and/or the top plate.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the fifth wheel mounting plates and repair any damaged fifth wheel components.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began September 19,1997. 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 western star at 1-250-860-3319. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 19, 1997
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