Zacklift International, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #04E009000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04E009000 by Zacklift International, Inc.. Includes 37 affected units, ZACKLIFT/FIFTHWHEELER, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Zacklift fifthwheelers manufactured between november 5, 2002, and september 15, 2003. the fifthwheeler is a removable adapter used to mount a lifting device on a fifth wheel tractor and allows the fifth wheel tractor to be temporarily converted into a two truck. depending on the placement of the adjusting rear mounting hardware, the vehicle in tow can shift, possibly resulting in loss of control of the vehicle in tow.

Corrective Action

Mailing of notification along with replacement parts began december 24, 2003. zacklift will follow-up with a telephone call to its customers to ensure that the replacement hardware was installed. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact zacklift at 509-674-4426.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04E009000

Manufacturer: Zacklift International, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2004-02-09T00:00:00

Subject: Zacklift/fifthwheeler

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 37

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Zacklift fifthwheelers manufactured between november 5, 2002, and september 15, 2003. the fifthwheeler is a removable adapter used to mount a lifting device on a fifth wheel tractor and allows the fifth wheel tractor to be temporarily converted into a two truck. depending on the placement of the adjusting rear mounting hardware, the vehicle in tow can shift, possibly resulting in loss of control of the vehicle in tow.

Consequence Summary: Loss of control of the tow vehicle could result in a vehicle crash, resulting in personal injury or even death.

Corrective Action: Mailing of notification along with replacement parts began december 24, 2003. zacklift will follow-up with a telephone call to its customers to ensure that the replacement hardware was installed. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact zacklift at 509-674-4426.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 04E009000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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