Jost International, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #03E029000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03E029000 by Jost International, Inc.. Includes 14,220 affected units, JOST/FIFTH WHEELS/FATIGUE CRACKS, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Bracket pins for use on jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels manufactured between september 3, 1999, and april 14, 2003. the bracket pin connects the fifth wheel topplate to its mounting surface. a fatigue crack can develop in the weld under certain loading conditions.

Corrective Action

Jost will notify its customers and provide replacement bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge. owner notification began june 6, 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 at 616-846-7700 or by email to recall@jostinternational.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03E029000
Manufacturer: Jost International, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2003-05-22T00:00:00
Subject: Jost/fifth wheels/fatigue cracks
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 14,220

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Bracket pins for use on jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels manufactured between september 3, 1999, and april 14, 2003. the bracket pin connects the fifth wheel topplate to its mounting surface. a fatigue crack can develop in the weld under certain loading conditions.
Consequence Summary: If left undetected or corrected it could lead to the separation of the fifth wheel topplate from its mounting structure, possibly resulting in a crash.
Corrective Action: Jost will notify its customers and provide replacement bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge. owner notification began june 6, 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 at 616-846-7700 or by email to recall@jostinternational.com.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-d8c2.qadu-vepg
NHTSA ID: 03E029000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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