Fifth wheel locking mechanism may not engage
Defect Summary
Navistar, inc. (navistar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 international prostar trucks manufactured may 18, 2010, to april 5, 2013, 2012-2014 international lonestar trucks manufactured september 7, 2011, to march 25, 2013, and 2011-2013 international transtar trucks manufactured october 18, 2010, to february 20, 2013. the affected trucks are equipped with fontaine ultra lt fifth wheel connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, have a locking mechanism that may fail to operate or to properly engage.
Safety Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners, and fontaine dealers will replace the fifth wheel with an ultra nt model fifth wheel, free of charge. the recall began on november 18, 2015. owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825, or fontaine customer service at 1-844-597-7393.
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FAQ: Recall 15V607000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V607000?
NHTSA recall 15V607000 was issued by International Motors, Llc on September 29, 2015. It addresses: Fifth wheel locking mechanism may not engage. The recall affects approximately 3,776 vehicles, with the defect involving the Trailer Hitches component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized International Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V607000 or the manufacturer campaign number None. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.