Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Truck Tractors 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
WESTERN STAR
Model Of Vehicle
4900FA
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
03V227000
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. Owner Notification Began November 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 Jost International At 616-846-7700 Or By Email To Recall@Jostinternational.Com Or Freightliner At 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19990903
End Of Manufacture
20030414
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2000
Date Owners Notified
20031112
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20030617
Make Campaign Number
FL-411