JOST INTERNATIONAL JOST INTERNATIONAL OUTBOARD SLIDER Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
JOST INTERNATIONAL OUTBOARD SLIDER
Brand
JOST INTERNATIONAL
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Jost International, Inc. is recalling certain JOST INTERNATIONAL OUTBOARD SLIDER equipment due to trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly issues. If the trailer separates from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Jost International, Inc. (Jost) is recalling certain Outboard Sliders, part number A8PX-Tab (12-24). One of the affected slide bracket assemblies may contain an outboard slider bracket that is too narrow, possibly allowing the fifth wheel trailer to separate from the tractor.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the trailer separates from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Jost has notified the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the fifth wheel assemblies, and dealers for those manufacturers will inspect the vehicles and replace the incorrect will 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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026