Vehicle recall 03V188000 · May 15, 2003
1999-2003 Strick 0400CD
On certain converter dollies equipped with jost international jsk 37U series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain converter dollies equipped with jost international jsk 37U series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions.
- Consequence
- If left undetected or corrected it could lead to the separation of the fifth wheel top plate from its mounting structure, possibly resulting in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact jost international at 616-846-7700 or by email to recall@jostinternational.com or strick at 215-949-3600.
- Notes
- Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V188000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 15, 2003
- Filed by
- STRICK CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- April 15, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 839
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly
Vehicles covered
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