9999 FIFTH WHEEL SIMPLEX Recall

Campaign:: 08E034000 on 04/24/2008
Component:: Trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly
Affected:: 292
Defect:: Paccar is recalling 292 aftermarket saf holland fifth wheels sold for use on my 2007 kenworth t800 short hood, w900 long hood and t600 tractor/trailers. if the pivot bolt joint for the lever bar is over torqued, the spacer deforms, and makes contact with the lever bar. this condition coupled with corrosion associated with the seasonal dry out, can affect the lock system of the fifth wheel, preventing the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin.
Consequence:: The fifth wheel may fail to latch without the operator's knowledge, causing the tractor and trailer to disengage increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:: Paccar is working with saf-holland and will inspect the pivot bolt joint for a deformed spacer and replace the bolt, washer and spacer with a hex-head shoulder bolt and washer free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schecdule. owners may contact paccar at 1-415-828-5000 or saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271.
Notes:: Paccar recall no. 08kw7.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

9999 FIFTH WHEEL SIMPLEX TSBs (3)

Bulletin:: SC-331
Component:: 021800 suspension:front:king pin
Summary:: Mack truck: certain mack model chassis manufactured between 1/9/06-7/23/07 has been determined the lock lever arm pivot bolt may have been over tightened at assembly. models cxu, cxn, cxp, chn, ctp, ct, cv, cl and gu. no model years list
Bulletin:: FW20011RM
Component:: 200000 wheels
Summary:: This bulletin provides instructions to properly inspect and repair the release handle slot of the simplex ii se rh and simplex ii rh fifth wheel. saf-holland. *kb
Bulletin:: XL-AA20006SB
Component:: 030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.