NHTSA Recall 15V643000: Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)
Volvo Trucks North America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 669 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Volvo Vah.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V643000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RVXX1507 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES › FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | October 13, 2015 |
| Owner notification | November 18, 2015 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 VNL and VNM trucks manufactured June 21, 2010, to December 14, 2012. 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
Volvo will notify owners, and Fontaine dealers will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1507.
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 15V643000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volvo Vah | 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Volvo Vnl | 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Volvo Vnm | 2011, 2012, 2013 |
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.