Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Heavy Duty Class 8 Trucks Equipped With Fontaine Fifth Wheel Assemblies. The Fifth Wheel Mounting Plates Can Crack.
Make Of Vehicle
MACK
Model Of Vehicle
CH
Year
1988
Recall Campaign Number
00V019003
Component Description
Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Under The Trailer Loading, The Mounting Plate Could Eventually Fail Due To Fatigue.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect And Replace The Mounting Plates That Are Cracked.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
90
Date Owners Notified
20000622
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Date Report Received
20000511
Make Campaign Number
SCO259