Kenworth recall: Trailer hitches
What is wrong
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2011 kenworth t700 vehicles equipped with fontaine ultra lt model fifth wheel manufactured from october 5, 2010, through october 13, 2010. During the trailer coupling process, it is possible for a driver to partially close the fontaine ultra lt model fifth wheel around the trailer kingpin without the fifth wheel being fully engaged and locked.
What could happen
A partially coupled fifth wheel may result in a trailer unexpectedly separating from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Repairs have been completed to all affected chassis by the equipment supplier, fontaine. Accordingly, an owner notification campaign is unnecessary and is not planned. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Vehicles covered
- Kenworth T700 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V388000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Paccar Incorporated
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 1, 2011
- Owners notified
- Jul 28, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 10
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 5, 2010 to Oct 13, 2010
- Part
- Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly
Notes
Kenworth safety recall no. 11kwe.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 http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Equipment Oct 9, 2015
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Seat belts Jan 24, 2014
- Kenworth recall: Exterior lighting Dec 5, 2013
- Kenworth recall: Power train Aug 20, 2012
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Service brakes, air Jan 30, 2012
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system Jul 21, 2011
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.