Recall
Mack Ch — 00V019003
NHTSA ID
00V019003
Make
Mack
Model
Ch
Years Affected
1988
Recall Date
2000-05-11
Component
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
90
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
SCO259
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FONTAINE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLIES. THE FIFTH WHEEL MOUNTING PLATES CAN CRACK.
Consequence
UNDER THE TRAILER LOADING, THE MOUNTING PLATE COULD EVENTUALLY FAIL DUE TO FATIGUE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE MOUNTING PLATES THAT ARE CRACKED.