Investigation PE11012: 2011–2012 Freightliner Cascadia

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Apr 15, 2011

Closed

Jun 27, 2011

Model years

2011–2012

Subject

Fontaine Ultra LT 5th Wheel False Latch

Component: Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly

Summary

DTNA submitted a 573 Recall notice (11V-289) prior to the IR response date and therefore was granted permission to forgo submission of the IR response.Freightliner reported that Fontaine's TSB issued in March had resulted in the remedy of 55 percent of all subject vehicles with an additional 33% scheduled by the time of their 573 submission.Freightliner will issue another notification 1 July if 100% of the subject population is not remedied by that time.ODI is aware that the Ultra LT 5th wheel was also installed on several other OEM's vehicles.ODI will work with Fontaine and the manufacturers to ensure that the remaining vehicles are identified and remedied.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 2012 Freightliner Cascadia17 complaints
• 2011 Freightliner Cascadia12 complaints