Recall 00V-019: 1988–1993 Volvo ACL, 1988–1993 Volvo Fe and 11 more
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC recall for trailer hitches, reported to NHTSA on Jan 21, 2000, covering about 3,633 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
Under the trailer loading, the mounting plate could eventually fail due to fatigue.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the mounting plates that are cracked.
Notes
Volvo truck recall no. Rvxx0001.owner notification began march 8, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586 or fontaine at 1-800-874-9780.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC |
|---|---|
| Component | Trailer Hitches › Fifth Wheel Assembly |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 00V019001 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo ACL | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 | All years |
| Volvo Fe | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 | All years |
| Volvo WAH | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 | All years |
| Volvo WCL | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 | All years |
| Volvo WCM | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 | All years |
| Volvo WCS | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 | All years |
| Volvo WG | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 | All years |
| Volvo WHL | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 | All years |
| Volvo WHR | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 | All years |
| Volvo WHS | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 | All years |
| Volvo WIA | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 | All years |
| Volvo WIL | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 | All years |
| Volvo WIM | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 00V-019?
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.
How is recall 00V-019 fixed?
Dealers will inspect and replace the mounting plates that are cracked.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.