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
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
08E034000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | E (Equipment) | 292 | ODI | SAF-HOLLAND | 04/24/2008 | 04/25/2008 | |||||||||
Defect Summary | Paccar 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 Summary | The 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 Summary | Paccar 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Paccar 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
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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SUSPENSION - FRONT - KING PIN | |||||
SC-331 | 01/21/2008 | 10032346 | Mack 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 list | 03/10/2010 | |
TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | |||||
SC-331 | 01/21/2008 | 10032346 | Mack 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 list | 03/10/2010 |