2000 Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class and others recall: fifth wheel assembly
Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on June 17, 2003. It covers about 2,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,000
- reported
- Jun 17, 2003
- owners notified
- Nov 12, 2003
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
- 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.
- 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. 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 [email protected] or freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 03V227000
Affected vehicles
- Freightliner Argosy 2000 2000
- Freightliner Business Class 2000 2000
- Freightliner Business Class M2 2000 2000
- Freightliner Century ST 2000 2000
- Freightliner Classic 2000 2000
- Freightliner Classic XL 2000 2000
- Freightliner Columbia 2000 2000
- Freightliner Coronado 2000 2000
- Freightliner FL112 2000 2000
- Freightliner FLD 2000 2000
- Freightliner FLD SD 2000 2000
- Freightliner Sterling 2000 2000
- Sterling AT9500 2000 2000
- Western Star 4900FA 2000 2000
Questions about recall 03V227000
Is there a recall on the 2000 Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class and others fifth wheel assembly?
Yes. Recall 03V227000, reported on June 17, 2003, covers about 2,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V227000?
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 [email protected] or 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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