Defect Description For Recall
Zacklift Fifthwheelers Manufactured Between November 5, 2002, And September 15, 2003. The Fifthwheeler Is A Removable Adapter Used To Mount A Lifting Device On A Fifth Wheel Tractor And Allows The Fifth Wheel Tractor To Be Temporarily Converted Into A Two Truck. Depending On The Placement Of The Adjusting Rear Mounting Hardware, The Vehicle In Tow Can Shift, Possibly Resulting In Loss Of Control Of The Vehicle In Tow.
Make Of Vehicle
ZACKLIFT
Model Of Vehicle
FIFTHWHEELER
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
04E009000
Component Description
Equipment:Mechanical:Wrecker And Wheel Lift Devices
Effect Of Defect
Loss Of Control Of The Tow Vehicle Could Result In A Vehicle Crash, Resulting In Personal Injury Or Even Death.
Fix Defect
Mailing Of Notification Along With Replacement Parts Began December 24, 2003. Zacklift Will Follow-Up With A Telephone Call To Its Customers To Ensure That The Replacement Hardware Was Installed. Owners Who Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Zacklift At 509-674-4426.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Zacklift International, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20021105
End Of Manufacture
20040915
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
37
Date Owners Notified
20031226
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Zacklift International, Inc.
Date Report Received
20040209