Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company | NHTSA Recall #08V083000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V083000 by Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company. Includes 129 affected units, FIFTH WHEEL LEVER PIVOT BOLTS/SAF-HOLLAND SIMPLEX, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Kaffenbarger truck equipment (k-tec) is recalling 129 my 2006-2008 international class 8 truck tractors equipped with saf-holland simplex fifth wheels. the latch lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over-tightened which could distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve. corrosion or contaminates in the pivot may cause it to bind and prevent the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin.

Corrective Action

K-tec is working with saf-holland. saf-holland will send a repair kit to owners free of charge. the recall began on march 17, 2008. owners may contact saf-holland at 1-888-396-6501 ext. 4343 or k-tec at 937-845-3804.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V083000
Manufacturer: Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company
Report Received Date: 2008-02-26T00:00:00
Subject: Fifth wheel lever pivot bolts/saf-holland simplex
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 129

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Kaffenbarger truck equipment (k-tec) is recalling 129 my 2006-2008 international class 8 truck tractors equipped with saf-holland simplex fifth wheels. the latch lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over-tightened which could distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve. corrosion or contaminates in the pivot may cause it to bind and prevent the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin.
Consequence Summary: There is a possibility that the fifth wheel may fail to latch without the driver's knowledge. when this occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: K-tec is working with saf-holland. saf-holland will send a repair kit to owners free of charge. the recall began on march 17, 2008. owners may contact saf-holland at 1-888-396-6501 ext. 4343 or k-tec at 937-845-3804.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-5q63_3ztr_wtqb
NHTSA ID: 08V083000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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