Recall 00V-019
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC recalled the 1990 to 1993 Volvo Acl and 12 other models: Trailer hitches (fifth wheel assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-019
- Reported
- January 21, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 3,633 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with fontaine fifth wheel assemblies, models sl5wms6125, sl5wms7125, sl5wms8125, sl5wms9125, sl5wms10125, sl5apm6125, sl5apm7125, slapm8125, sl5apm9125, sl5apm10125, sl5wms-d, sl5apm-d, and sl5bps-d. Improper installation of the fifth wheel assembly can cause cracking of the fifth wheel mounting plate.
The risk
Under the trailer loading, the mounting plate could eventually fail due to fatigue.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the mounting plates that are cracked.
Notes from the manufacturer
Volvo truck recall no. Rvxx0001.owner notification began march 8, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo trucks at 1-[removed] or fontaine at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).