Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Converter Dollies 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
STRICK
Model Of Vehicle
0400CD
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
03V188000
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. 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 International At 616-846-7700 Or By Email To Recall@Jostinternational.Com Or Strick At 215-949-3600.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Strick Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19990903
End Of Manufacture
20030414
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
839
Date Owners Notified
20030415
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Strick Trailers, Llc
Date Report Received
20030515