Recall 00V-019: 1990–1992 Freightliner FLN
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall for trailer hitches, reported to NHTSA on Jan 27, 2000, covering about 151 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with fontaine fifth wheel assemblies. The fifth wheel mounting plates can crack.
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
Freightliner recall no. Fl-252.owner notification began august 7, 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 freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 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 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Trailer Hitches › Fifth Wheel Assembly |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 00V019002 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner FLN | 1990, 1991, 1992 | 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. The fifth wheel mounting plates can crack.
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.