2011-2012 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v, Freightliner Cascadia and others recall: fifth wheel assembly

Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on May 18, 2011. It covers about 2,342 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 2,342
reported: May 18, 2011
owners notified: Feb 1, 2011

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: If the tractor is not fully connected to the trailer, the trailer may disengage while in use, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 11V289000

Affected vehicles

Freightliner Business Class M2 106v 2011 2011
Freightliner Cascadia 2011-2012 2011 2012
Freightliner Coronado 2011 2011

Questions about recall 11V289000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2012 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v, Freightliner Cascadia and others fifth wheel assembly?

Yes. Recall 11V289000, reported on May 18, 2011, covers about 2,342 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V289000?

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.

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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