Recall 03V204000: 2001–2003 Volvo VNL and 2 other models

Report received

May 30, 2003

Manufacturer

Volvo trucks north america inc

Potentially affected

1,275vehicles

Model years

2001–2003

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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 [email protected] or volvo truck at 800-528-6586.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2001 Volvo VHD1 complaints
• 2002 Volvo VHD0 complaints
• 2003 Volvo VHD3 complaints
• 2001 Volvo VNL1 complaints
• 2002 Volvo VNL1 complaints
• 2003 Volvo VNL2 complaints
• 2001 Volvo VNM1 complaints
• 2002 Volvo VNM0 complaints
• 2003 Volvo VNM0 complaints