NHTSA Recall 00V019002: Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 151 vehicles. It affects 1990–1992 Freightliner Fln.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V019002 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-252 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES › FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | January 27, 2000 |
| Owner notification | August 7, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with fontaine fifth wheel assemblies. The fifth wheel mounting plates can crack.
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
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V019002
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.