What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2000088
- Recall date
- 31 March 2000
- Make
- Volvo
- Models
- Wim, Wah, Whs, Wg, Wcl, Fe, Wcm, Wia, Whr, Wil, Whl, Acl, Wca, Wcs
- Model years
- 1988 to 1993
- Vehicle class
- Truck - Med. & H.D.
- System
- Structure
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 77
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
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.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2000088.