2001-2003 Kenworth T2000, Kenworth T300 and others recall: fifth wheel assembly
Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on May 5, 2003. It covers about 483 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 483
- reported
- May 5, 2003
- owners notified
- Jun 18, 2003
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks equipped with jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions.
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge. Peterbilt's owner notification began june 20, 2003. Kenworth's owner notification began june 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 peterbilt at 940‑591‑4201 or kenworth 425‑828‑5440.
Recall number 03V168000
Affected vehicles
- Kenworth T2000 2001-2003 200120022003
- Kenworth T300 2001-2003 200120022003
- Kenworth T600 2001-2003 200120022003
- Kenworth T800 2001-2003 200120022003
- Kenworth W900 2001-2003 200120022003
- Peterbilt 357 2003 2003
- Peterbilt 378 2003 2003
- Peterbilt 379 2003 2003
- Peterbilt 385 2003 2003
- Peterbilt 387 2003 2003
Questions about recall 03V168000
Is there a recall on the 2001-2003 Kenworth T2000, Kenworth T300 and others fifth wheel assembly?
Yes. Recall 03V168000, reported on May 5, 2003, covers about 483 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V168000?
Dealers will replace the bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge. Peterbilt's owner notification began june 20, 2003. Kenworth's owner notification began june 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 peterbilt at 940‑591‑4201 or kenworth 425‑828‑5440.
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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