Recall 03V219000 — TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY Defect in 2002-2003 MACK CX
RECALL This recall affects up to 65 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 03V219000 |
| Manufacturer | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Vehicles Affected | 65 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS 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 MACK AT 610-709-3337.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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