Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Heavy Duty Trucks Equipped With Fontaine Sl6Fm229-8375 Fixed Fifth Wheels. The Fifth Wheel Mounting Plate Flanges In The Front And Rear Can Interfere With The Normal Articulation Of The Fifth Wheel. This Interference Can Lead To Damage Of The Fifth Wheel Lock Handle And/Or The Top Plate.
Make Of Vehicle
WESTERN STAR
Model Of Vehicle
HERITAGE
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
97V152000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Damage Of These Components Can Lead To Failure Of The ConneCTIon Between The Tractor And The Semi-Trailer Allowing The Semi-Trailer To Separate From The Tractor Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Fifth Wheel Mounting Plates And Repair Any Damaged Fifth Wheel Components.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Western Star Trucks, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19970101
End Of Manufacture
19970831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
14
Date Owners Notified
19970919
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Western Star Trucks, Inc.
Date Report Received
19970914