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Recall campaign00V019001

Recall 00V019001: 1988–1993 Volvo WG and 4 other models

Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly
Report received
Jan 21, 2000
Manufacturer
Volvo trucks north america inc
Potentially affected
3,633vehicles
Model years
1988–1993

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with fontaine fifth wheel assemblies, models sl5wms6125, sl5wms7125, sl5wms8125, sl5wms9125, sl5wms10125, sl5apm6125, sl5apm7125, slapm8125, sl5apm9125, sl5apm10125, sl5wms-d, sl5apm-d, and sl5bps-d. Improper installation of the fifth wheel assembly can cause cracking of the fifth wheel mounting plate.

Possible consequence

Under the trailer loading, the mounting plate could eventually fail due to fatigue.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the mounting plates that are cracked.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.