Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2 +2 more: Trailer hitches — fifth wheel assembly

Affects Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, Columbia Glider, Coronado · 2011–2014 — about 6K vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational