Recall 08V124000: 2006 Road Systems DAAA-01

Report received

Mar 20, 2008

Manufacturer

Road systems incorporated

Potentially affected

100vehicles

Model years

2006

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

Road systems is recalling 100 my 2006 road systems daaa-01 dollies equipped with holland simplex se or se ii 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

Dealers will replace the pivot bolt and sleeve with a hex head shoulder bolt and washer. The recall began on april 2, 2008. Owners may contact road systems at 501-279-0991.

Affected model years

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

• 2006 Road Systems DAAA-011 complaints