NHTSA Recall 00V019003: Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 90 vehicles. It affects 1988–1993 Mack Ch.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V019003 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SCO259 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES › FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | May 11, 2000 |
| Owner notification | June 22, 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
Mack recall no. Sco259.owner notification began june 22, 2000.owner notification is expected to begin 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 mack at 1-610-709-3011. 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 00V019003
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.