Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11V289000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V289000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 2,342 affected units, FIFTH WHEEL LOCK/FONTAINE, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V289000

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2011-05-18T00:00:00

Subject: Fifth wheel lock/fontaine

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 2,342

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-608

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: If the tractor is not fully connected to the trailer, the trailer may disengage while in use, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-wbc3_kdde.39u3

NHTSA ID: 11V289000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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