NHTSA Recall 03V227000: Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,000 vehicles. It affects 14 models including the Freightliner Argosy.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V227000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-411 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES › FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | June 17, 2003 |
| Owner notification | November 12, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain truck tractors 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. Owner notification began november 12, 2003. 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 freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Freightliner recall no. Fl-411.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 03V227000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Argosy | 2000 |
| Freightliner Business Class | 2000 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2000 |
| Freightliner Century ST | 2000 |
| Freightliner Classic | 2000 |
| Freightliner Classic XL | 2000 |
| Freightliner Columbia | 2000 |
| Freightliner Coronado | 2000 |
| Freightliner FL112 | 2000 |
| Freightliner Fld | 2000 |
| Freightliner Fld SD | 2000 |
| Freightliner Sterling | 2000 |
| Sterling AT9500 | 2000 |
| Western Star 4900FA | 2000 |
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.