Volvo 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.
The short version
Volvo Trucks North America reported a problem with the trailer hitches fifth wheel assembly. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
Volvo will notify owners, and Fontaine dealers will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 15V-643.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2011–2013 | Volvo VAH |
| 2011–2013 | Volvo VNL |
| 2011–2013 | Volvo VNM |
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