Defect Description For Recall
Certain Jost International Fifth Wheel Assemblies, Jsk 36 N Series, Manufactured Between July 19, 2004, And August 31, 2007, Installed As Original Equipment On Heavy Trucks. In The Fifth Wheel Assemblies Bracket Pins That Are Attached By Only One Mounting Bolt, It Is Possible To Improperly Secure The One Bolt Bracket Pin.
Make Of Vehicle
JOST
Model Of Vehicle
JSK 36N FIFTH WHEEL
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
07E092000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
If Improperly Secured, The One Bolt Could Work Loose And Come Out Which Could Allow For Potential Separation Of The Fifth Wheel Topplate From Its Mounting Surface, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash Without Warning.
Fix Defect
Each Vehicle Manufacturer Will File A Defect Report And Remedy Plan For Their Vehicles Which Included These Fifth Wheels As Original Equipment. Vehicles Will Be Repaired At No Cost To The Owner. The Recall Began On November 1, 2007. Owners Can Contact Either Their Vehicle Manufacturer Or Jost Toll-Free At 1-800-253-5105.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Jost International, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
343
Date Owners Notified
20071101
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Jost International, Inc.
Date Report Received
20071101