NHTSA Recall 07V530000: Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)
FREIGHTLINER LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 38,000 vehicles. It affects 13 models including the Freightliner Argosy.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V530000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-514 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES › FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | November 13, 2007 |
| Owner notification | January 3, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain truck-tractors equipped with holland simplex se or se ii fifth wheels, the latch lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over-tightened which could distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve. Corrosion or contaminates in the pivot may cause it to bind and prevent the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin.
Safety risk
There is a possibility that the fifth wheel may fail to latch without the driver's knowledge. When the occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the pivot bolt and sleeve with a hex head shoulder bolt and washer. The recall began on january 3, 2008. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Freightliner recall no. Fl-514.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.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V530000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Argosy | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Freightliner Century ST | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Freightliner Classic | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Freightliner Classic XL | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Freightliner Columbia | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Freightliner Coronado | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Freightliner Fld | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Freightliner FLD120 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Sterling A-Line | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Sterling Acterra | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Sterling L-Line | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Western Star 4900 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
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.