NHTSA-Equipment2015-08-14
Fontaine Fifth Wheel Company — Fifth Wheel Locking Mechanism may not Engage
Fontaine Fifth Wheel Company
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Fontaine will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2015. Owners may contact Fontaine customer service at 1-844-597-7393 or ultraltrecall@fifthwheel.com.
Affected count
6800
Products
Fifth Wheel Locking Mechanism may not Engage
Official notice
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15E066000Don't want to check this manually?
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