Make : VOLVO | Model : WAH | Year : 1991 |
Build Dates : 19880926 - 19930331 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V019001 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20000308 | Date Received by ODI: 20000121 | Date Added to Database: 20000202 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX0001 | ||
Component: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3633 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
UNDER THE TRAILER LOADING, THE MOUNTING PLATE COULD EVENTUALLY FAIL DUE TO FATIGUE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE MOUNTING PLATES THAT ARE CRACKED. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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