Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLVO
Model Of Vehicle
ACL
Year
1988
Recall Campaign Number
00V019001
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
Volvo Trucks North America Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19880926
End Of Manufacture
19930331
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3633
Date Owners Notified
20000308
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Date Report Received
20000121
Make Campaign Number
RVXX0001