Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

18E059000

ManufacturerJost International, Inc.Reported2018-07-20Affected194 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

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.

Risk

If the trailer separates from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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Affected vehicles

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NHTSA did not enumerate affected vehicles for this campaign.