Kenworth · Canada · High
Kenworth W900, T600 +3 more: Other
Affects Kenworth W900, T600, T800, T2000, T300 · 2001–2003 — about 41 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles, fatigue cracks can initiate in the weld joining the bracket pin to its mounting flange on the fifth wheel assembly. Weld failures could lead to the loss of the pin and the potential separation of the fifth wheel top plate from its mounting structure without warning. Correction: Dealers will replace the bracket pins.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational