NHTSA Recall 11V289000: Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,342 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Freightliner Business Class M2 106V.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V289000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-608 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES › FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | May 18, 2011 |
| Owner notification | February 1, 2011 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Dtna is recalling certain model year 2011 business class m2, and coronado, model year 2011-2012 cascadia vehicles equipped with fontaine ultra lt fifth wheels and manufactured from april 7, 2010, through march 7, 2011. During the coupling process on vehicles equipped with pre-modification fontaine ultra lt fifth wheels, it is possible for the driver to partially close the fifth wheel lock, and if relying on a tug test (pull test), and not performing the required visual inspection, think that the fifth wheel lock is properly coupled to the trailer king pin, when in fact, it is not.
Safety risk
If the tractor is not fully connected to the trailer, the trailer may disengage while in use, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Fontaine notified owners in february 2011, and is handling the remedy for this campaign. Fontaine is in the process of retrofitting all affected vehicles, free of charge. Owners may contact fontaine at 1-800-874-9780 or dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Daimler's safety recall no. Fl-608.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V289000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Business Class M2 106V | 2011 |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2011, 2012 |
| Freightliner Coronado | 2011 |
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.