Recall 97V152000: Western star trucks, inc.

Report received

Sep 14, 1997

Manufacturer

Western star trucks, inc.

Potentially affected

14vehicles

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

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with fontaine sl6fm229-8375 fixed fifth wheels. The fifth wheel mounting plate flanges in the front and rear can interfere with the normal articulation of the fifth wheel. This interference can lead to damage of the fifth wheel lock handle and/or the top plate.

Possible consequence

Damage of these components can lead to failure of the connection between the tractor and the semi-trailer allowing the semi-trailer to separate from the tractor increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fifth wheel mounting plates and repair any damaged fifth wheel components.