1990-1993 Volvo Acl, Volvo Fe and others recall: fifth wheel assembly

Volvo Trucks North America Inc reported this safety recall on January 21, 2000. It covers about 3,633 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 3,633
reported: Jan 21, 2000
owners notified: Mar 8, 2000

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

What is wrong: Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with fontaine fifth wheel assemblies, models sl5wms6125, sl5wms7125, sl5wms8125, sl5wms9125, sl5wms10125, sl5apm6125, sl5apm7125, slapm8125, sl5apm9125, sl5apm10125, sl5wms-d, sl5apm-d, and sl5bps-d. Improper installation of the fifth wheel assembly can cause cracking of the fifth wheel mounting plate.
Risk: Under the trailer loading, the mounting plate could eventually fail due to fatigue.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the mounting plates that are cracked.

Recall number 00V019001

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 00V019001

Is there a recall on the 1990-1993 Volvo Acl, Volvo Fe and others fifth wheel assembly?

Yes. Recall 00V019001, reported on January 21, 2000, covers about 3,633 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V019001?

Dealers will inspect and replace the mounting plates that are cracked.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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