NHTSA (USA)Critical
At a glance
What can fail
The fifth wheel connector's locking mechanism may fail or not engage properly due to cumulative damage, potentially allowing trailer separation.
What the fix does
Fontaine dealers will replace the fifth wheel connector with an Ultra NT model at no charge.
669 vehicles affected
NHTSA Campaign #15V643000 — full official notice →Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.