Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Truck-Tractor Model Vehicles Equipped With Conmet Simplex Stationary Or Sliding Fifth-Wheel, The Clinch Pins That Retain The Fifth-Wheel Pivot Pins May Not Be Fully Installed.
Make Of Vehicle
STERLING
Model Of Vehicle
A LINE
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
02V337000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly
Effect Of Defect
The Fifth Wheel Could Separate From The Vehicle Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Fifth Wheel To Verify The Correct Installation Of The Clinch Pin And Pivot Pin. Missing Pins Will Be Replaced. Owner Notification Began November 15, 2002. 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 Freightliner At 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20020501
End Of Manufacture
20020628
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
733
Date Owners Notified
20021115
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20021217
Make Campaign Number
FL-399