Fontaine Fifth Wheel Company | NHTSA Recall #15E066000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15E066000 by Fontaine Fifth Wheel Company. Affecting ultra lt fifth wheel connectors, part number sltpl4000, manufactured july 29, 2009 to may 27, 2013 Includes 6,800 affected units, Fifth Wheel Locking Mechanism may not Engage, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

ultra lt fifth wheel connectors, part number sltpl4000, manufactured july 29, 2009 to may 27, 2013

Defect Summary

Fontaine fifth wheel company (fontaine) is recalling certain ultra lt fifth wheel connectors, part number sltpl4000, manufactured july 29, 2009 to may 27, 2013. over time, improper coupling techniques may result in cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, which in turn may result in the locking mechanism failing to operate or to properly engage.

Corrective Action

Fontaine will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fifth wheel with an ultra nt model fifth wheel, free of charge. the recall began on november 2, 2015. owners may contact fontaine customer service at 1-844-597-7393 or ultraltrecall@fifthwheel.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15E066000
Manufacturer: Fontaine Fifth Wheel Company
Report Received Date: 2015-08-14T00:00:00
Subject: Fifth wheel locking mechanism may not engage
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 6,800

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Fontaine fifth wheel company (fontaine) is recalling certain ultra lt fifth wheel connectors, part number sltpl4000, manufactured july 29, 2009 to may 27, 2013. over time, improper coupling techniques may result in cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, which in turn may result in the locking mechanism failing to operate or to properly engage.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: Fontaine will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fifth wheel with an ultra nt model fifth wheel, free of charge. the recall began on november 2, 2015. owners may contact fontaine customer service at 1-844-597-7393 or ultraltrecall@fifthwheel.com.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 48.44

Metadata

SID: row-3dgd-f6eu-5zzk
NHTSA ID: 15E066000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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