2002 VOLVO VHD RECALL - #03V204000
RECALL FOR TRAILER HITCHES : FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH JOST INTERNATIONAL JSK 37U SERIES FIFTH WHEELS, A FATIGUE CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE BRACKET PIN WELD UNDER CERTAIN LOADING CONDITIONS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2002 VOLVO VHD |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC |
| Manufactured between |
1/2/2001 - 4/11/2003 |
| Recalled on |
6/6/2003 |
| Influenced by |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
1,275 |
| Recalled for |
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH JOST INTERNATIONAL JSK 37U SERIES FIFTH WHEELS, A FATIGUE CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE BRACKET PIN WELD UNDER CERTAIN LOADING CONDITIONS. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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 [email protected] OR VOLVO TRUCK AT 800-528-6586. |
| 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). |
| See also |
2002 VOLVO VHD Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
2002 VOLVO VHD Recall for SUSPENSION, MULTIPLE AXLE
2002 VOLVO VHD Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
2002 VOLVO VHD Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2002 VOLVO VHD Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2002 VOLVO VHD Recall for WHEELS
2002 VOLVO VHD Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2002 VOLVO VHD Recall for SEAT BELTS
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