Volvo · Canada · High
Volvo Wim, Wah +12 more: Structure
Affects Volvo Wim, Wah, WHS, WG, WCL, Fe, WCM, Wia, WHR, Wil, WHL, Acl, Wca, WCS · 1988–1993 — about 77 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicle equipped with Fontaine light weight fixed position fifth wheels, the fifth wheel mounting plate may develop a crack in the area where the legs of the fifth wheel are welded to the base plate. This could result in eventual trailer separation. Correction: Fifth wheel base plate will be inspected and if a crack is found, the base plate will be replaced.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational