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 — Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
Published October 13, 2015 · Recall initiated: October 13, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V643000, published October 13, 2015. Recalling firm: Volvo Trucks North America; 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 — Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly.
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.
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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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Questions about this recall
Was 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 — Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V643000 on October 13, 2015. Reported 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLVO. Model: VNL.