Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Heavy Duty Trucks Equipped With Jost International Jsk 37U Series Fifth Wheels, A Fatigue Crack Can Develop In The Bracket Pin Weld Under Certain Loading Conditions.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL
Model Of Vehicle
9200I
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
03V220000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly
Effect Of Defect
If Left Undetected Or Corrected It Could Lead To The Separation Of The Fifth Wheel Top Plate From Its Mounting Structure, Possibly Resulting In A Crash
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Bracket Pins And Repair InstruCTIons Free Of Charge. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Jost International At 616-846-7700 Or By Email To Recall@Jostinternational.Com Or International At 1-800-448-7825.
Vehicle Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20010201
End Of Manufacture
20030228
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
13
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Date Report Received
20030618
Make Campaign Number
3511