Recall 15V643000: 2011–2013 Volvo VAH, 2011–2013 Volvo VNL, 2011–2013 Volvo VNM
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 13, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 669
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- ODI
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2011 Volvo VAH
- 2012 Volvo VAH
- 2013 Volvo VAH
- 2011 Volvo VNL
- 2012 Volvo VNL
- 2013 Volvo VNL
- 2011 Volvo VNM
- 2012 Volvo VNM
- 2013 Volvo VNM
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V643000
- Manufacturer campaign
- RVXX1507
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Owner letters
- Nov 18, 2015
- Components
- Trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly (Body & Structure)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology