Jost Jsk 37u Fifth Wheel Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 03E029000
Manufacturer: JOST INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: September 3rd, 1999
Manufactured End Date: April 14th, 2003
Date of Owner Notification: June 6th, 2003

Defect Summary:
BRACKET PINS FOR USE ON JOST INTERNATIONAL JSK 37U SERIES FIFTH WHEELS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 3, 1999, AND APRIL 14, 2003. THE BRACKET PIN CONNECTS THE FIFTH WHEEL TOPPLATE TO ITS MOUNTING SURFACE. A FATIGUE CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE WELD UNDER CERTAIN LOADING CONDITIONS.

Consequence Summary:
IF LEFT UNDETECTED OR CORRECTED IT COULD LEAD TO THE SEPARATION OF THE FIFTH WHEEL TOPPLATE FROM ITS MOUNTING STRUCTURE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
JOST WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE REPLACEMENT BRACKET PINS AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 6, 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 AT 616-846-7700 OR BY EMAIL TO [email protected].

Recall 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).