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Recall 03V-188: 1999–2003 Strick 0400CD

STRICK CORPORATION recall for trailer hitches, reported to NHTSA on May 15, 2003, covering about 839 vehicles.

NHTSA number
03V-188
Report date
May 15, 2003
Vehicles affected
839
Owners notified
Apr 15, 2003

The problem

On certain converter dollies 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 fix

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 strick at 215-949-3600.

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).

Recall details

ManufacturerSTRICK CORPORATION
ComponentTrailer Hitches › Fifth Wheel Assembly
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number03V188000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Strick 0400CD1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 03V-188?

On certain converter dollies equipped with jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions.

How is recall 03V-188 fixed?

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 strick at 215-949-3600.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.