Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Heavy Duty Class 8 Trucks Equipped With Fontaine Fifth Wheel Assemblies. The Fifth Wheel Mounting Plates Can Crack.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
FLN
Year
1990
Recall Campaign Number
00V019002
Component Description
Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Under The Trailer Loading, The Mounting Plate Could Eventually Fail Due To Fatigue.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect And Replace The Mounting Plates That Are Cracked.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19900301
End Of Manufacture
19920831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
151
Date Owners Notified
20000807
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20000127
Make Campaign Number
FL-252