2011 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v | 2011 Freightliner Coronado | 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | 2011 Freightliner Cascadia — Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
Published May 19, 2011 · Recall initiated: May 18, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V289000, published May 19, 2011 and initiated May 18, 2011. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2011 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v | 2011 Freightliner Coronado | 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | 2011 Freightliner Cascadia — Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly.
What's the hazard
DTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 BUSINESS CLASS M2, AND CORONADO, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 CASCADIA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FONTAINE ULTRA LT FIFTH WHEELS AND MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 7, 2010, THROUGH MARCH 7, 2011. DURING THE COUPLING PROCESS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PRE-MODIFICATION FONTAINE ULTRA LT FIFTH WHEELS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE DRIVER TO PARTIALLY CLOSE THE FIFTH WHEEL LOCK, AND IF RELYING ON A TUG TEST (PULL TEST), AND NOT PERFORMING THE REQUIRED VISUAL INSPECTION, THINK THAT THE FIFTH WHEEL LOCK IS PROPERLY COUPLED TO THE TRAILER KING PIN, WHEN IN FACT, IT IS NOT.
What to do
FONTAINE NOTIFIED OWNERS IN FEBRUARY 2011, AND IS HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. FONTAINE IS IN THE PROCESS OF RETROFITTING ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FONTAINE AT 1-800-874-9780 OR DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Model
- BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2011 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V | 2011 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO | 2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v | 2011 Freightliner Coronado | 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | 2011 Freightliner Cascadia — Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V289000 on May 19, 2011. Reported hazard: DTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 BUSINESS CLASS M2, AND CORONADO, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 CASCADIA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FONTAINE ULTRA LT FIFTH WHEELS AND MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 7, 2010, THROUGH MARCH 7, 2011. DURING THE COUPLING PROCESS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PRE-MODIFICATION FONTAINE ULTRA LT FIFTH WHEELS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE DRIVER TO PARTIALLY CLOSE THE FIFTH WHEEL LOCK, AND IF RELYING ON A TUG TEST (PULL TEST), AND NOT PERFORMING THE REQUIRED VISUAL INSPECTION, THINK THAT THE FIFTH WHEEL LOCK IS PROPERLY COUPLED TO THE TRAILER KING PIN, WHEN IN FACT, IT IS NOT.
What should I do if I have this product?
FONTAINE NOTIFIED OWNERS IN FEBRUARY 2011, AND IS HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. FONTAINE IS IN THE PROCESS OF RETROFITTING ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FONTAINE AT 1-800-874-9780 OR DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FREIGHTLINER. Model: BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V.