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Recall 03V-227: 2000 Freightliner Argosy, 2000 Freightliner Business Class and 12 more

FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall for trailer hitches, reported to NHTSA on Jun 17, 2003, covering about 2,000 vehicles.

NHTSA number
03V-227
Report date
Jun 17, 2003
Vehicles affected
2,000
Owners notified
Nov 12, 2003

The problem

On certain truck tractors 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. Owner notification began november 12, 2003. 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 freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes

Freightliner recall no. Fl-411.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

ManufacturerFREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
ComponentTrailer Hitches › Fifth Wheel Assembly
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number03V227000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Freightliner Argosy2000All years
Freightliner Business Class2000All years
Freightliner Business Class M22000All years
Freightliner Century ST2000All years
Freightliner Classic2000All years
Freightliner Classic XL2000All years
Freightliner Columbia2000All years
Freightliner Coronado2000All years
Freightliner FL1122000All years
Freightliner FLD2000All years
Freightliner FLD SD2000All years
Freightliner Sterling2000All years
Sterling AT95002000All years
Western Star 4900FA2000All 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-227?

On certain truck tractors 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-227 fixed?

Dealers will replace the bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge. Owner notification began november 12, 2003. 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 freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

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.