NHTSA Recall 15V616000: Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,801 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Freightliner Business Class M2.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V616000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-692 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES › FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | October 1, 2015 |
| Owner notification | November 20, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Cascadia, Business Class M2, Coronado, and Columbia Glider vehicles manufactured April 5, 2010, to June 15, 2013. The affected trucks are equipped with Fontaine Ultra LT Fifth Wheel connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, have a locking mechanism that may fail to operate or to properly engage.
Safety risk
If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and DTNA authorized service facilities will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-692.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V616000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Freightliner Columbia Glider | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Freightliner Coronado | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
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.