Recall 08V083000: Kaffenbarger truck equipment company

Report received

Feb 26, 2008

Manufacturer

Kaffenbarger truck equipment company

Potentially affected

129vehicles

Model years

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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

Kaffenbarger truck equipment (k-tec) is recalling 129 my 2006-2008 international class 8 truck tractors equipped with saf-holland simplex fifth wheels. The latch lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over-tightened which could distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve. Corrosion or contaminates in the pivot may cause it to bind and prevent the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin.

Possible consequence

There is a possibility that the fifth wheel may fail to latch without the driver's knowledge. When this occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

K-tec is working with saf-holland. Saf-holland will send a repair kit to owners free of charge. The recall began on march 17, 2008. Owners may contact saf-holland at 1-888-396-6501 ext. 4343 or k-tec at 937-845-3804.