Defect Description For Recall
On Certain 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
PETERBILT
Model Of Vehicle
378
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
03V168000
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. Peterbilt’S Owner Notification Began June 20, 2003. Kenworth’S Owner Notification Began June 12, 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 Peterbilt At 940-591-4201 Or Kenworth 425-828-5440.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20030121
End Of Manufacture
20030422
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
483
Date Owners Notified
20030618
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20030505
Make Campaign Number
03KW4/403-C