Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V496000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 01/09/2006 to 06/29/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 6519 | 01/28/2008 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 10/23/2007 | 10/23/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks equipped with a saf holland simplex fifth wheel, the lever arm pivot bolt may have been over tightened. an over tightened pivot bolt can distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve, which may prevent the fifth wheel latch jaw from closing and latching securely around the trailer king pin. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | There is a possibility that the pivot bolt can become loose without the driver's knowledge. when this occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the pivot bolt and sleeve with a hex head shoulder bolt and washer free of charge. the recall began on january 28, 2008. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo trucks recall no. rvxx0705.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. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| PE07046 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 09/14/2007 | 11/09/2007 | SAF HOLLAND FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | ||
| On october 18, 2007 volvo trucks north america filed defect report 07v-496 which outlines a safety recall program to notify the affected owners and correct the affected vehicles. | ||||||