NHTSA recall 08V083000
Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly
K-Tec International
The defect
Kaffenbarger truck equipment (k-tec) IS recalling 129 my 2006-2008 international class 8 truck tractors equipped with saf-holland simplex fifth wheels. the latch lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over-tightened which could distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve. corrosion or contaminates in the pivot may cause it to bind and prevent the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin.
The risk
There IS a possibility that the fifth wheel may fail to latch without the driver's knowledge. when this occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
K-tec IS working with saf-holland. saf-holland will send a repair kit to owners free of charge. the recall began on march 17, 2008. owners may contact saf-holland at 1-888-396-6501 ext. 4343 or k-tec at 937-845-3804.