NHTSA Recall 15V607000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V607000; Date: Sep. 29, 2015
If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 International Lonestar; 2013 International Lonestar; 2014 International Lonestar; 2011 International Prostar; 2012 International Prostar; 2013 International Prostar; 2014 International Prostar; 2011 International Transtar; 2012 International Transtar; 2013 International Transtar
Component: Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly
Manufactured by: Navistar, Inc.
Affected Units:: 3,776
Recall Summary:
Navistar, inc. (navistar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 International prostar trucks manufactured may 18, 2010, to April 5, 2013, 2012-2014 International lonestar trucks manufactured September 7, 2011, to March 25, 2013, and 2011-2013 International transtar trucks manufactured October 18, 2010, to February 20, 2013. The affected trucks are equipped with fontaine ultra lt fifth wheel connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, have a locking mechanism that may fail to operate or to properly engage.
How to Fix:
Navistar will notify owners, and fontaine dealers will replace the fifth wheel with an ultra nt model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2015. Owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825, or fontaine customer service at 1-844-597-7393.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 18, 2015
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