Fifth Wheel Simplex

Model Simplex made by Fifth Wheel got 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding suspension and trailer hitches. There was one recall concerning trailer hitches .

Model 9999

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
08E034000PACCAR INCORPORATED E (Equipment)292ODISAF-HOLLAND04/24/200804/25/2008
Defect SummaryPaccar is recalling 292 aftermarket saf holland fifth wheels sold for use on my 2007 kenworth t800 short hood, w900 long hood and t600 tractor/trailers. if the pivot bolt joint for the lever bar is over torqued, the spacer deforms, and makes contact with the lever bar. this condition coupled with corrosion associated with the seasonal dry out, can affect the lock system of the fifth wheel, preventing the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin.
Consequence SummaryThe fifth wheel may fail to latch without the operator's knowledge, causing the tractor and trailer to disengage increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryPaccar is working with saf-holland and will inspect the pivot bolt joint for a deformed spacer and replace the bolt, washer and spacer with a hex-head shoulder bolt and washer free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schecdule. owners may contact paccar at 1-415-828-5000 or saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271.
NotesPaccar recall no. 08kw7.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SUSPENSION - FRONT - KING PIN
SC-33101/21/200810032346Mack truck: certain mack model chassis manufactured between 1/9/06-7/23/07 has been determined the lock lever arm pivot bolt may have been over tightened at assembly. models cxu, cxn, cxp, chn, ctp, ct, cv, cl and gu. no model years list03/10/2010
TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
SC-33101/21/200810032346Mack truck: certain mack model chassis manufactured between 1/9/06-7/23/07 has been determined the lock lever arm pivot bolt may have been over tightened at assembly. models cxu, cxn, cxp, chn, ctp, ct, cv, cl and gu. no model years list03/10/2010