NHTSARecalled Oct 13, 2015 · #15V643000
Fifth Wheel Locking Mechanism may not Engage
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. 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.
Product details
- Product
- Fifth Wheel Locking Mechanism may not Engage
- 2011-2013 VNL and VNM
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Model numbers
- 2013 VNL
- UPCs
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What you should do
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.