Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #11V388000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V388000 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 10 affected units, FIFTH WHEEL PARTIAL COUPLING/FONTAINE/KENWORTH, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V388000

Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated

Report Received Date: 2011-08-01T00:00:00

Subject: Fifth wheel partial coupling/fontaine/kenworth

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 10

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: A partially coupled fifth wheel may result in a trailer unexpectedly separating from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11V388000

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