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NHTSA Recall 03V220000: Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 13 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the International 9200I.

13
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
NHTSA campaign03V220000
Manufacturer campaign03511
ComponentTRAILER HITCHES › FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Report receivedJune 18, 2003
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions.

Safety risk

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 international at 1-800-448-7825.

Notes

International recall no. 03511.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 03V220000

Make and modelModel years
International 9200I2002, 2003
International Harvester 9200I2001

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.