Recall 03V188000 — TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY Defect in 1999-2003 STRICK 0400CD
RECALL This recall affects up to 839 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 03V188000 |
| Manufacturer | STRICK CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 839 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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 [email protected] OR STRICK AT 215-949-3600.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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