NHTSA recall 18E059000 · Equipment
Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly
Reported Jul 20, 2018194 vehicles affectedJost International, Inc.Built Jun 9, 2018 – Jun 11, 2018
The defect
Jost International, Inc. (Jost) is recalling certain Outboard Sliders, part number A8PX-Tab (12-24). One of the affected slide bracket assemblies may contain an outboard slider bracket that is too narrow, possibly allowing the fifth wheel trailer to separate from the tractor.
The risk
If the trailer separates from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Jost has notified the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the fifth wheel assemblies, and dealers for those manufacturers will inspect the vehicles and replace the incorrect will replace the incorrect slider bracket if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2018. Owners may contact Jost customer service at 1-616-846-7700.