NHTSA recall 00V019003
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 00V019003 |
| Manufacturer's number | SCO259 |
| Manufacturer | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Reported | 2000-05-11 |
| Owners notified | 2000-06-22 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
| Units potentially affected | 90 |
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FONTAINE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLIES. THE FIFTH WHEEL MOUNTING PLATES CAN CRACK.
What can happen
UNDER THE TRAILER LOADING, THE MOUNTING PLATE COULD EVENTUALLY FAIL DUE TO FATIGUE.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE MOUNTING PLATES THAT ARE CRACKED.
Notes
MACK RECALL NO. SCO259.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 22, 2000.OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN 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 MACK AT 1-610-709-3011. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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