Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #08E034000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08E034000 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 292 affected units, TRAILER HITCHES: FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLIES, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Paccar is recalling 292 aftermarket saf holland fifth wheels sold for use on my 2007 kenworth t800 short hood, w900 long hood and t600 tractor/trailers. if the pivot bolt joint for the lever bar is over torqued, the spacer deforms, and makes contact with the lever bar. this condition coupled with corrosion associated with the seasonal dry out, can affect the lock system of the fifth wheel, preventing the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin.

Corrective Action

Paccar is working with saf-holland and will inspect the pivot bolt joint for a deformed spacer and replace the bolt, washer and spacer with a hex-head shoulder bolt and washer free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schecdule. owners may contact paccar at 1-415-828-5000 or saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08E034000

Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated

Report Received Date: 2008-04-24T00:00:00

Subject: Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assemblies

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 292

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 08KW7

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Paccar is recalling 292 aftermarket saf holland fifth wheels sold for use on my 2007 kenworth t800 short hood, w900 long hood and t600 tractor/trailers. if the pivot bolt joint for the lever bar is over torqued, the spacer deforms, and makes contact with the lever bar. this condition coupled with corrosion associated with the seasonal dry out, can affect the lock system of the fifth wheel, preventing the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin.

Consequence Summary: The fifth wheel may fail to latch without the operator's knowledge, causing the tractor and trailer to disengage increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Paccar is working with saf-holland and will inspect the pivot bolt joint for a deformed spacer and replace the bolt, washer and spacer with a hex-head shoulder bolt and washer free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schecdule. owners may contact paccar at 1-415-828-5000 or saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-efjv-2rs2_sm8j

NHTSA ID: 08E034000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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