Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #15V616000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V616000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2011-2014 cascadia, business class m2, coronado, and columbia glider vehicles manufactured april 5, 2010, to june 15, 2013 Includes 5,801 affected units, Fifth Wheel Locking Mechanism may not Engage, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2011-2014 cascadia, business class m2, coronado, and columbia glider vehicles manufactured april 5, 2010, to june 15, 2013

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V616000
Report Received Date: 2015-10-01T00:00:00
Subject: Fifth wheel locking mechanism may not engage
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 5,801

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-692
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
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: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 26.79

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NHTSA ID: 15V616000
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