NHTSA Recall 15V643000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V643000; Date: Oct. 13, 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:
2011 Volvo VAH; 2012 Volvo VAH; 2013 Volvo VAH; 2011 Volvo VNL; 2012 Volvo VNL; 2013 Volvo VNL; 2011 Volvo VNM; 2012 Volvo VNM; 2013 Volvo VNM
Component: Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 669
Recall Summary:
Volvo trucks north America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 vnl and vnm trucks manufactured June 21, 2010, to December 14, 2012. 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:
Volvo 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 23, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1507.
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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