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2002 Freightliner Business Class, Freightliner Conventional and others recall: fifth wheel assembly

Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on December 17, 2002. It covers about 733 vehicles.

vehicles affected
733
reported
Dec 17, 2002
owners notified
Nov 15, 2002

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

What is wrong
On certain truck-tractor model vehicles equipped with conmet simplex stationary or sliding fifth-wheel, the clinch pins that retain the fifth-wheel pivot pins may not be fully installed.
Risk
The fifth wheel could separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the fifth wheel to verify the correct installation of the clinch pin and pivot pin. Missing pins will be replaced. Owner notification began november 15, 2002. 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 freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 02V337000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 02V337000

Is there a recall on the 2002 Freightliner Business Class, Freightliner Conventional and others fifth wheel assembly?

Yes. Recall 02V337000, reported on December 17, 2002, covers about 733 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V337000?

Dealers will inspect the fifth wheel to verify the correct installation of the clinch pin and pivot pin. Missing pins will be replaced. Owner notification began november 15, 2002. 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 freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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