9999 FONTAINE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY Recall

Campaign:
93E033000 on 09/28/1993
Component:
Trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly
Manufactured:
11/30/1992 - 11/30/1992
Affected:
20
Defect:
There is a marginal weld penetration between the bracket weldment and the plate. this can cause the bracket and plate to separate.
Consequence:
Separation of the bracket and the plate can cause anytowed vehicle to separate from the towing truck or tractor and result in avehicle accident.
Correction:
Replace the mounting bracket and plate.
Notes:
System: structure: fifth wheel assembly.equipment description: fifth wheel assemblies; fontaine part numberssl-cbk-6125-cot-d5-3(complete assembly) and bkt-cd-6125-cot-d5-3(bracket only).

9999 FONTAINE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY TSBs (2)

Bulletin:
000101
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Subject regarding the original and proven non-welded axle alignment feature. *tt
Bulletin:
LT-149-161-166
Component:
211000 trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly
Summary:
Fontaine: see document search button for owner letter. during the coupling process with ultra lt model fifth wheel, it is possible for the driver to partially close the fifth wheel lock, and if soley relying on a tug test (pull test), tha

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