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2011-2013 Volvo Vah, Volvo VNL and others recall: fifth wheel assembly

Volvo Trucks North America reported this safety recall on October 13, 2015. It covers about 669 vehicles.

vehicles affected
669
reported
Oct 13, 2015
owners notified
Nov 18, 2015

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

What is wrong
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 VNL and VNM trucks manufactured June 21, 2010, to December 14, 2012. 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
Volvo will notify owners, and Fontaine dealers will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1507.

Recall number 15V643000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 15V643000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2013 Volvo Vah, Volvo VNL and others fifth wheel assembly?

Yes. Recall 15V643000, reported on October 13, 2015, covers about 669 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V643000?

Volvo will notify owners, and Fontaine dealers will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1507.

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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