2011 Kenworth T700 recall: fifth wheel assembly
Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on August 1, 2011. It covers about 10 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 10
- reported
- Aug 1, 2011
- owners notified
- Jul 28, 2011
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
- What is wrong
- Paccar is recalling certain model year 2011 kenworth t700 vehicles equipped with fontaine ultra lt model fifth wheel manufactured from october 5, 2010, through october 13, 2010. During the trailer coupling process, it is possible for a driver to partially close the fontaine ultra lt model fifth wheel around the trailer kingpin without the fifth wheel being fully engaged and locked.
- Risk
- A partially coupled fifth wheel may result in a trailer unexpectedly separating from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Repairs have been completed to all affected chassis by the equipment supplier, fontaine. Accordingly, an owner notification campaign is unnecessary and is not planned. Owners may contact kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5440.
Recall number 11V388000
Affected vehicles
- Kenworth T700 2011 2011
Questions about recall 11V388000
Is there a recall on the 2011 Kenworth T700 fifth wheel assembly?
Yes. Recall 11V388000, reported on August 1, 2011, covers about 10 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 11V388000?
Repairs have been completed to all affected chassis by the equipment supplier, fontaine. Accordingly, an owner notification campaign is unnecessary and is not planned. Owners may contact kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5440.
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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