Jost International, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #07E092000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07E092000 by Jost International, Inc.. Includes 343 affected units, POSSIBLE FIFTH WHEEL SEPARATION, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain jost international fifth wheel assemblies, jsk 36 n series, manufactured between july 19, 2004, and august 31, 2007, installed as original equipment on heavy trucks. in the fifth wheel assemblies bracket pins that are attached by only one mounting bolt, it is possible to improperly secure the one bolt bracket pin.

Corrective Action

Each vehicle manufacturer will file a defect report and remedy plan for their vehicles which included these fifth wheels as original equipment. vehicles will be repaired at no cost to the owner. the recall began on november 1, 2007. owners can contact either their vehicle manufacturer or jost toll-free at 1-800-253-5105.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07E092000
Manufacturer: Jost International, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2007-11-01T00:00:00
Subject: Possible fifth wheel separation
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 343

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Certain jost international fifth wheel assemblies, jsk 36 n series, manufactured between july 19, 2004, and august 31, 2007, installed as original equipment on heavy trucks. in the fifth wheel assemblies bracket pins that are attached by only one mounting bolt, it is possible to improperly secure the one bolt bracket pin.
Consequence Summary: If improperly secured, the one bolt could work loose and come out which could allow for potential separation of the fifth wheel topplate from its mounting surface, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Corrective Action: Each vehicle manufacturer will file a defect report and remedy plan for their vehicles which included these fifth wheels as original equipment. vehicles will be repaired at no cost to the owner. the recall began on november 1, 2007. owners can contact either their vehicle manufacturer or jost toll-free at 1-800-253-5105.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-fm7v-vynw~63en
NHTSA ID: 07E092000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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