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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 11V289📅 May 19, 2011

2011–2012 Freightliner Cascadia & 2011 Freightliner Business Class M2 106V + 1 more recall: trailer hitch

⚠️ What's wrong

Dtna is recalling certain model year 2011 Business Class M2, and Coronado, model year 2011-2012 Cascadia vehicles equipped with fontaine ultra lt fifth wheels and manufactured from april 7, 2010, through march 7, 2011. During the coupling process on vehicles equipped with pre-modification fontaine ultra lt fifth wheels, it is possible for the driver to partially close the fifth wheel lock, and if relying on a tug test (pull test), and not performing the required visual inspection, think that the fifth wheel lock is properly coupled to the trailer king pin, when in fact, it is not.

💥 The risk

If the tractor is not fully connected to the trailer, the trailer may disengage while in use, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Fontaine notified owners in february 2011, and is handling the remedy for this campaign. Fontaine is in the process of retrofitting all affected vehicles, free of charge. Owners may contact fontaine at 1-800-874-9780 or dtna 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
11V289000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-608
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
2,342
Component
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Owner phone
1-800-874-9780
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 1, 2011
Built
Apr 7, 2010 – Mar 7, 2011
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Daimler's safety recall no. FL-608.owners 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 .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 11V289 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 11V289?

2011–2012 Freightliner Cascadia & 2011 Freightliner Business Class M2 106V + 1 more. 2,342 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Freightliner dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-874-9780.