9Affected configurations shown669Potential units affected31.8%Latest completion context
What can happen
Safety consequence
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.
What fixes it
Official 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.
Recall lifecycle
Repair completion history
Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.
2015-4
0.0%
2016-1
0.0%
2016-2
0.0%
2016-3
0.0%
2016-4
0.0%
2017-1
0.0%
Affected vehicles
Vehicle configurations connected to 15V643000
2013 VOLVO VNLOpen vehicle record →2013 VOLVO VNMOpen vehicle record →2013 VOLVO VAHOpen vehicle record →2012 VOLVO VNLOpen vehicle record →2012 VOLVO VNMOpen vehicle record →2012 VOLVO VAHOpen vehicle record →2011 VOLVO VNLOpen vehicle record →2011 VOLVO VNMOpen vehicle record →2011 VOLVO VAHOpen vehicle record →
Owner action
Campaign pages describe the public recall record. To determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall, use your VIN and verify the current status through NHTSA.