NHTSA recall 15V-643 (15V643000)
trailer hitches recall reported October 13, 2015 - about 669 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V643000
- Also written as
- 15V-643
- Manufacturer number
- RVXX1507
- Reported
- October 13, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~669
- Component
- trailer hitches
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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 (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-643 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.