Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #03V204000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V204000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Includes 1,275 affected units, VOLVO/FIFTH WHEELS/FATIGUE CRACKS, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V204000
Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America
Report Received Date: 2003-05-30T00:00:00
Subject: Volvo/fifth wheels/fatigue cracks
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 1,275

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-7wqs~fscq~cq3p
NHTSA ID: 03V204000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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