Recall
Freightliner Fln — 00V019002
NHTSA ID
00V019002
Make
Freightliner
Model
Fln
Years Affected
1992
Recall Date
2000-01-27
Component
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
151
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-252
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FONTAINE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLIES. THE FIFTH WHEEL MOUNTING PLATES CAN CRACK.
Consequence
UNDER THE TRAILER LOADING, THE MOUNTING PLATE COULD EVENTUALLY FAIL DUE TO FATIGUE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE MOUNTING PLATES THAT ARE CRACKED.