NHTSA recall 02V337000
Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly
Freightliner Business Class and 4 more
Reported Dec 17, 2002733 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONMaker’s number FL-399Built May 1, 2002 – Jun 28, 2002
The defect
On certain truck-tractor model vehicles equipped with conmet simplex stationary or sliding fifth-wheel, the clinch pins that retain the fifth-wheel pivot pins may not be fully installed.
The risk
The fifth wheel could separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the fifth wheel to verify the correct installation of the clinch pin and pivot pin. missing pins will be replaced. owner notification began november 15, 2002. 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 freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.