Strick 0400Cd (1999) – 03V188000

Defect Description For Recall

On Certain Converter Dollies Equipped With Jost International Jsk 37U Series Fifth Wheels, A Fatigue Crack Can Develop In The Bracket Pin Weld Under Certain Loading Conditions.

Make Of Vehicle

STRICK

Model Of Vehicle

0400CD

Year

1999

Recall Campaign Number

03V188000

Component Description

Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Replace The Bracket Pins And Repair InstruCTIons Free Of Charge. 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 Recall@Jostinternational.Com Or Strick At 215-949-3600.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Strick Corporation

Start Of Manufacture

19990903

End Of Manufacture

20030414

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

839

Date Owners Notified

20030415

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Strick Trailers, Llc

Date Report Received

20030515

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard