Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #02V337000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V337000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 733 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/CLINCH PINS, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V337000
Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc
Report Received Date: 2002-12-17T00:00:00
Subject: Freightliner/clinch pins
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 733

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-399
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: The fifth wheel could separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-4fin.d2zd~ujiv
NHTSA ID: 02V337000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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