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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V643000

TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Published October 13, 2015 · Recall initiated: October 13, 2015

What's the hazard

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.

What to 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.

Recall details

Brand
VOLVO
Model
VNL
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Lot
2012 VOLVO VNL | 2011 VOLVO VAH | 2013 VOLVO VNL | 2011 VOLVO VNL | 2011 VOLVO VNM | 2012 VOLVO VNM | 2013 VOLVO VNM | 2012 VOLVO VAH | 2013 VOLVO VAH
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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