Description
World American WA18-8031 hood latch with 7 in mounting width and clamp-stem-up orientation, replacing Freightliner N31-01703-000. The clamp-stem design captures the cab-side rubber tie-down without an additional bracket, used on Freightliner heavy-duty conventional and severe-service cabs.
Cross References
This part replaces or is equivalent to the following part numbers:
- Freightliner: N31-01703-000
- Automann: HLK1004
- Automann: HLK1009
Specifications
| Manufacturer | World American |
|---|---|
| Part Number | WA18-8031 |
| Part Type | Hood Latch |
| Mounting Width | 7 in |
| Stem Orientation | Clamp Stem Up |
| Application | Freightliner heavy-duty / severe-service |
Applications
This hood latch fits the following platforms:
- Freightliner heavy-duty conventional / severe-service cabs equipped with the 7 in clamp-stem latch pattern
Verify side (LH/RH), bracket pattern, and hood casting before ordering — many Freightliner / International / Peterbilt-Kenworth platforms share latch families with subtle revision differences.









