Jost International recall: Trailer hitches
What is wrong
Jost International, Inc. (Jost) is recalling certain Outboard Sliders, part number A8PX-Tab (12-24). One of the affected slide bracket assemblies may contain an outboard slider bracket that is too narrow, possibly allowing the fifth wheel trailer to separate from the tractor.
What could happen
If the trailer separates from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Jost has notified the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the fifth wheel assemblies, and dealers for those manufacturers will inspect the vehicles and replace the incorrect will replace the incorrect slider bracket if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2018. Owners may contact Jost customer service at 1-616-846-7700.
Vehicles covered
- Jost International Outboard Slider
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18E059000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Jost International, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 20, 2018
- Owners notified
- Aug 3, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 194
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 9, 2018 to Jun 11, 2018
- Part
- Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.