Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #03V227000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V227000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 2,000 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/STERLING/FIFTH WHEELS/FATIGUE CRACKS, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V227000
Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc
Report Received Date: 2003-06-17T00:00:00
Subject: Freightliner/sterling/fifth wheels/fatigue cracks
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 2,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-411
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
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. 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.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-s9pr.sbth-pvby
NHTSA ID: 03V227000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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