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2012 VOLVO VNM Recall - Campaign #15V643000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2012 VOLVO VNM RECALL - #15V643000

RECALL FOR TRAILER HITCHES : FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

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.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2012 VOLVO VNM
Manufacturer Volvo Trucks North America
Manufactured between 6/21/2010 - 12/14/2012
Recalled on 10/13/2015
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 11/18/2015
# Affected 669
Recalled for TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Description 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.
Consequences 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 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.
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