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.
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.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1249223-freightliner-cascadia-2014-recall-trailer-hitches · Recall date January 10, 2015 · Official notice: NHTSA #15V616000
“FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA (2014) recall — Trailer Hitches.” GovInfoNow, recall dated January 10, 2015. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1249223-freightliner-cascadia-2014-recall-trailer-hitches. Based on NHTSA recall 15V616000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V616000).
DTNA will notify owners, and DTNA authorized service facilities will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-692.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Trucks North America, LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 15V616000 — Daimler Trucks North America, LLC FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA (2014) recall — Trailer Hitches Hello, I own a FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA (2014) recall — Trailer Hitches that is covered by recall 15V616000 from Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. The official recall notice states: DTNA will notify owners, and DTNA authorized service facilities will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-692. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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