Vehicles Updated 1997-09-14

WESTERN STAR/5TH WHEEL MOUNTING PLATES

Recalled Product

WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.

Hazard / Issue

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FONTAINE SL6FM229-8375 FIXED FIFTH WHEELS. THE FIFTH WHEEL MOUNTING PLATE FLANGES IN THE FRONT AND REAR CAN INTERFERE WITH THE NORMAL ARTICULATION OF THE FIFTH WHEEL. THIS INTERFERENCE CAN LEAD TO DAMAGE OF THE FIFTH WHEEL LOCK HANDLE AND/OR TH

Issued by

WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)

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