The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18E059000·Announced 2018-07-20

Jost Recalls Fifth Wheel Assemblies Due to Narrow Bracket Risk

Jost International is recalling certain Outboard Sliders because a narrow bracket may allow the trailer to separate from the tractor, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (trailer separation) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Jost International, Inc. is recalling certain Outboard Sliders, part number A8PX-Tab (12-24). The recall involves one of the affected slide bracket assemblies that may contain an outboard slider bracket that is too narrow. This defect possibly allows the fifth wheel trailer to separate from the tractor.

If the trailer separates from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash. Jost has notified the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the fifth wheel assemblies. Dealers for those manufacturers will inspect the vehicles and 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. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY recall
Manufacturer
Jost International, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer Hitch
Hazard
Affected units
194

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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