NHTSA Recall 07V496000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V496000; Date: Oct. 23, 2007
There is a possibility that the pivot bolt can become loose without the driver's knowledge. When this occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Volvo VHD; 2008 Volvo VHD; 2007 Volvo VNL; 2008 Volvo VNL; 2007 Volvo VNM; 2008 Volvo VNM; 2007 Volvo VT; 2008 Volvo VT
Component: Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 6,519
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks equipped with a saf holland simplex fifth wheel, the lever arm pivot bolt may have been over tightened. An over tightened pivot bolt can distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve, which may prevent the fifth wheel latch jaw from closing and latching securely around the trailer king pin.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the pivot bolt and sleeve with a hex head shoulder bolt and washer free of charge. The recall began on January 28, 2008. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Recall Notes:
Volvo trucks recall no. Rvxx0705. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 28, 2008
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