NHTSA recall 03V204000
Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly
Volvo Vhd and 2 more
Reported May 30, 20031,275 vehicles affectedVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INCBuilt Jan 2, 2001 – Apr 11, 2003
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The 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 recall@jostinternational.com or volvo truck at 800-528-6586.