Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
COLUMBIA GLIDER
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
15V616000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20100405
End Of Manufacture
20130615
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5801
Date Owners Notified
20151120
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20151001
Make Campaign Number
FL-692