Recall 03V-227
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recalled the 2000 Sterling AT9500: Trailer hitches (fifth wheel assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 03V-227
- Reported
- June 17, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- 2,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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 [removed] or by email to [removed] or freightliner at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Sterling AT9500 2000