2011-2014 Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia and others recall: fifth wheel assembly

Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on October 1, 2015. It covers about 5,801 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 5,801
reported: Oct 1, 2015
owners notified: Nov 20, 2015

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

What is wrong: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Cascadia, Business Class M2, Coronado, and Columbia Glider vehicles manufactured April 5, 2010, to June 15, 2013. 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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and DTNA authorized service facilities will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑745‑8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-692.

Recall number 15V616000

Affected vehicles

Freightliner Business Class M2 2011-2014 2011 2012 2013 2014
Freightliner Cascadia 2011-2014 2011 2012 2013 2014
Freightliner Columbia Glider 2011-2014 2011 2012 2013 2014
Freightliner Coronado 2011-2014 2011 2012 2013 2014

Questions about recall 15V616000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2014 Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia and others fifth wheel assembly?

Yes. Recall 15V616000, reported on October 1, 2015, covers about 5,801 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V616000?

DTNA will notify owners, and DTNA authorized service facilities will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑745‑8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-692.

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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