Defect Description For Recall
Jost International, Inc. (Jost) Is Recalling Certain Outboard Sliders, Part Number A8Px-Tab (12-24). One Of The Affected Slide Bracket Assemblies May Contain An Outboard Slider Bracket That Is Too Narrow, Possibly Allowing The Fifth Wheel Trailer To Separate From The Tractor.
Make Of Vehicle
JOST INTERNATIONAL
Model Of Vehicle
OUTBOARD SLIDER
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
18E059000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly
Effect Of Defect
If The Trailer Separates From The Tractor, It Can Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Jost Has Notified The Vehicle Manufacturers That Purchased The Fifth Wheel Assemblies, And Dealers For Those Manufacturers Will Inspect The Vehicles And Replace The Incorrect Will Replace The Incorrect Slider Bracket If Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On August 3, 2018. Owners May Contact Jost Customer Service At 1-616-846-7700.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Jost International, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20180609
End Of Manufacture
20180611
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
194
Date Owners Notified
20180803
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Jost International, Inc.
Date Report Received
20180720