2006–2008 Freightliner Argosy & 2006–2008 Freightliner Business Class M2 + 11 more recall: trailer hitch
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain truck-tractors equipped with holland simplex se or se II fifth wheels, the LATCH lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over-tightened which could distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve. Corrosion or contaminates in the pivot may cause it to bind and prevent the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin.
💥 The risk
There is a possibility that the fifth wheel may fail to LATCH without the driver's knowledge. When the occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the pivot bolt and sleeve with a hex head shoulder bolt and washer. The recall began on january 3, 2008. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V530000
- Manufacturer recall #
- FL-514
- Manufacturer
- FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 38,000
- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
- Owner phone
- 1-800-547-0712
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 3, 2008
- Built
- Jan 1, 2006 – May 31, 2007
- Recall started by
- ODI
- Notes
- Freightliner recall no. FL-514.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.