NHTSA Recall 00V019001: Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,633 vehicles. It affects 13 models including the Volvo Acl.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V019001 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RVXX0001 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES › FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | January 21, 2000 |
| Owner notification | March 8, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Under the trailer loading, the mounting plate could eventually fail due to fatigue.
Remedy
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V019001
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volvo Acl | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 |
| Volvo Fe | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 |
| Volvo Wah | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 |
| Volvo Wcl | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 |
| Volvo Wcm | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 |
| Volvo Wcs | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 |
| Volvo Wg | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 |
| Volvo Whl | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 |
| Volvo Whr | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 |
| Volvo Whs | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 |
| Volvo Wia | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 |
| Volvo Wil | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 |
| Volvo Wim | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.