Defect Description For Recall
Bracket Pins For Use On Jost International Jsk 37U Series Fifth Wheels Manufactured Between September 3, 1999, And April 14, 2003. The Bracket Pin Connects The Fifth Wheel Topplate To Its Mounting Surface. A Fatigue Crack Can Develop In The Weld Under Certain Loading Conditions.
Make Of Vehicle
JOST
Model Of Vehicle
JSK 37U FIFTH WHEEL
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
03E029000
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 Topplate From Its Mounting Structure, Possibly Resulting In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Jost Will Notify Its Customers And Provide Replacement Bracket Pins And Repair InstruCTIons Free Of Charge. Owner Notification Began June 6, 2003. 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 At 616-846-7700 Or By Email To Recall@Jostinternational.Com.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Jost International, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19990903
End Of Manufacture
20030414
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
14220
Date Owners Notified
20030606
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Jost International, Inc.
Date Report Received
20030522