Western Star Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #97V152000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V152000 by Western Star Trucks, Inc.. Includes 14 affected units, WESTERN STAR/5TH WHEEL MOUNTING PLATES, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with fontaine sl6fm229-8375 fixed fifth wheels. the fifth wheel mounting plate flanges in the front and rear can interfere with the normal articulation of the fifth wheel. this interference can lead to damage of the fifth wheel lock handle and/or the top plate.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the fifth wheel mounting plates and repair any damaged fifth wheel components.
Recall Overview
NHTSA ID: 97V152000
Manufacturer: Western Star Trucks, Inc.
Report Received Date: 1997-09-14T00:00:00
Subject: Western star/5th wheel mounting plates
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 14
Details
MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with fontaine sl6fm229-8375 fixed fifth wheels. the fifth wheel mounting plate flanges in the front and rear can interfere with the normal articulation of the fifth wheel. this interference can lead to damage of the fifth wheel lock handle and/or the top plate.
Consequence Summary: Damage of these components can lead to failure of the connection between the tractor and the semi-trailer allowing the semi-trailer to separate from the tractor increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the fifth wheel mounting plates and repair any damaged fifth wheel components.
Safety Information
Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A
Metadata
SID: row-uxxn.2ae3_swxy
NHTSA ID: 97V152000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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