Recall 08V142000: KALYN/SIEBERT

Report received

Mar 25, 2008

Manufacturer

KALYN/SIEBERT

Potentially affected

8vehicles

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

Kalyn/siebert is recalling 8 my 2007 kalyn lbo-5-60/70t, lbo-4-60t oilfield lowboy trailer and my 2008 siebert 40t3aj trailer 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

Kalyn/siebert is working with saf-holland. Saf-holland will send a repair kit to owners free of charge. The recall began on march 26, 2008. Owners may contact saf-holland at 1-888-396-6501 ext. 4343 or kalyn/siebert at 1-254-865-7235.