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NHTSA Recall 08V124000: Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)

ROAD SYSTEMS INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 100 vehicles. It affects 2006 Road Systems DAAA-01.

100
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2008
owners notified (April 2)
NHTSA campaign08V124000
Manufacturer campaignWR03070801
ComponentTRAILER HITCHES › FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Report receivedMarch 20, 2008
Owner notificationApril 2, 2008
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Road systems is recalling 100 my 2006 road systems daaa-01 dollies equipped with holland simplex se or se ii fifth wheels, the latch lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over-tightened which could distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve. Corrosion or contaminates in the pivot may cause it to bind and prevent the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin.

Safety risk

There is a possibility that the fifth wheel may fail to latch without the driver's knowledge. When this occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the pivot bolt and sleeve with a hex head shoulder bolt and washer. The recall began on april 2, 2008. Owners may contact road systems at 501-279-0991.

Notes

Road systems recall no. Wr03070801.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 08V124000

Make and modelModel years
Road Systems DAAA-012006

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.