Jost International, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2003

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Jost International, Inc. in 2003. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 22, 2003

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

JOST/FIFTH WHEELS/FATIGUE CRACKS

BRACKET PINS FOR USE ON JOST INTERNATIONAL JSK 37U SERIES FIFTH WHEELS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 3, 1999, AND APRIL 14, 2003. THE BRACKET PIN CONNECTS THE FIFTH WHEEL TOPPLATE TO ITS MOUNTING SURFACE. A FATIGUE CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE WELD UNDER CERTAIN LOADING CONDITIONS.

NHTSA ID: 03E029000

Component: TRAILER HITCHES

# of Units Affected: 14,220

Consequence Summary:

IF LEFT UNDETECTED OR CORRECTED IT COULD LEAD TO THE SEPARATION OF THE FIFTH WHEEL TOPPLATE FROM ITS MOUNTING STRUCTURE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

JOST WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE REPLACEMENT BRACKET PINS AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 6, 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 AT 616-846-7700 OR BY EMAIL TO RECALL@JOSTINTERNATIONAL.COM.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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