Fontaine Ultra LT Fifth Wheel: Trailer hitches
Recall 15E066000 · Aug 14, 2015 · Fontaine Fifth Wheel Company
6,800
units affected
6,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15E066000
- Date
- Aug 14, 2015
- Maker
- Fontaine Fifth Wheel Company
- Units affected
- 6,800
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Trailer hitches > Fifth wheel assembly
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Fontaine Fifth Wheel Company (Fontaine) is recalling certain Ultra LT Fifth Wheel connectors, part number SLTPL4000, manufactured July 29, 2009 to May 27, 2013. Over time, improper coupling techniques may result in cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, which in turn may result in the locking mechanism failing to operate or to properly engage.
What can happen
If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Fontaine will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2015. Owners may contact Fontaine customer service at 1-844-597-7393 or ultraltrecall@fifthwheel.com.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Fontaine | Ultra LT Fifth Wheel | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15E066000?
1 model: Fontaine Ultra LT Fifth Wheel (all years), about 6,800 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15E066000?
Fontaine will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2015. Owners may contact Fontaine customer service at 1-844-597-7393 or ultraltrecall@fifthwheel.com.
What can happen?
If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.