- Summary
- 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.
- 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.