9999 JOST JSK 37U FIFTH WHEEL Recall

Campaign:

03E029000 on 05/01/2003

Component:

Trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly

Manufactured:

09/02/1999 - 04/13/2003

Affected:

14,220

Defect:

Bracket pins for use on jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels manufactured between september 3, 1999, and april 14, 2003. the bracket pin connects the fifth wheel topplate to its mounting surface. a fatigue crack can develop in the weld under certain loading conditions.

Consequence:

If left undetected or corrected it could lead to the separation of the fifth wheel topplate from its mounting structure, possibly resulting in a crash.

Correction:

Jost will notify its customers and provide replacement bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge. owner notification began june 6, 2003. 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 at 616-846-7700 or by email to recall@jostinternational.com.

Notes:

Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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