Owners Manual

FW2080 Series Fifth Wheel

Installation
Operation
Maintenance Procedures
Comprehensive Warranty

XL-FW486 Rev C
FW2080 SERIES FIFTH WHEEL
Failure to read, understand, and follow the important information
contained in these instructions may result in a hazardous condition or
cause a hazardous condition to develop.

FW2080 Installation Instructions

For detailed installation procedures refer to the Fifth Wheel Installation Instructions in
this booklet.
In addition to these procedures, the mounting plate should have a minimum thickness
of .75˝.
Attach the fifth wheel to the mounting plate using four 7/8˝ grade 8 bolts, lock washers,
and grade C lock nuts minimum for each bracket. Each bracket must be provided with a
fore-aft shear shop. This can be accomplished by welding the bracket to the mounting
plate or bolting or welding a shear stop adjacent to the front or rear of the bracket.

FW2080 Operating Instructions

A fully oscillating fifth wheel such as the FW2080 Series is less stable than a conventional
semi-oscillating fifth wheel which will result in different handling characteristics. Extreme
caution should be exercised when cornering or making lane changes, etc.
This fifth wheel must only be used in applications where the loaded center of gravity
(trailer and load) is at or below the top surface of the fifth wheel top plate. For detailed
operating procedures refer to the Fifth Wheel Operating Instructions in this booklet.

FW2080 Maintenance Instructions

For detailed maintenance procedures refer to the Fifth Wheel Maintenance Instructions
in this booklet.
In addition to theses instructions, the following specific instructions are required.

Lubrication:
When the fifth wheel is lubricated, grease the rocker and bracket assemblies through
the grease fittings as shown in Figures 1 and 2 below.

BRACKET GREASE FITTING

ROCKER GREASE FITTINGS

Figure 1 Figure 2

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 FW2080 SERIES FIFTH WHEEL
Periodic inspections and Adjustments
When conducting the periodic inspections, include the following procedures:
1. Inspect the rocker and bracket assembly for bent, worn, or damaged parts. Replace
with Holland parts only.
2. Check the side-to-side oscillation for free play. If any free play is noted, the rubber
bushings (Part # XB-70) should be replaced.
3. Check the side-to-side free play between the top plate and rocker assembly. If the
clearance exceeds .060˝, replace the bushing, part number XA-06110.
4. Check the fore-aft clearance
between the top plate and rocker
assembly. If the clearance exceeds
.060˝, the rocker assembly should
have shims installed.
5. Inspect the clearance between
the rocker assembly and the
mounting bracket. If the
clearance exceeds .060˝, the
bushings (Part # XA-1596)
should be replaced.
9 8 7 5
7A
1
1A
10
10 12
2
11 5 3
4
XA-1594-B 5
6
6A

5
7
7A

5 8
XA-1591-1
9

Prior to 8/91
5 14 13 5 11 10
10

ITEM PART NO. NO. PART NAME 

1 XA-2081-DA 1 Fifth wheel top plate – 2˝ kingpin
1A XA-2081-OA 1 Fifth wheel top plate – 3-1/2˝ kingpin
2 XB-780-1 1 Hex slotted nut 2-1/4˝- 4-1/2˝ socket
3 XB-781-1 1 Cotter pin 5/16˝ x 3-1/2˝
4 XA-782 1 Washer
5 XB-H-38 7 Grease zerk
6 XA-05952 1 Rocker arm only
6A XA-05952-A 1 Rocker arm sub-assembly (includes grease zerks and bushing)
7 XA-1595 2 Bracket only
7A XA-1595-A 2 Bracket sub-assembly (includes grease zerks and bushing)
8 XA-1596 2 Cast iron bushing
9 XA-1597 2 Collar For parts breakdown and
10 XB-382 4 Cotter pin 3/16˝ x 1-1/4˝ rebuilding information for
11 XA-1584-2 2 Pin XA-2081 Series Top Plate,
12 XB-70 2 Rubber cushion see Holland Publication
13 XA-06110 1 Cast iron bushing XL-FW247-01.
14 XA-1589-1 1 Bolt subassembly

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
General Safety Information
It is important to read, understand, and follow the important information contained in
these installation instructions. Failure to do so may result in a hazardous condition or
cause a hazardous condition to develop.
All welding should be performed by an AWS certified welder using a low hydrogen
process and AWS E70XX filler metal. Failure to weld correctly may cause distortion,
damage, and/or result in insufficient strength and subsequent joint failure which,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Prior to welding take precautions to ensure that the tractor electrical system is not
damaged due to the welding process.

Safety Signal Words

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in property damage.
1. Keep Work Area Clean. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
2. Keep fingers away from all potential pinch points in the fifth wheel.
3. All fifth wheel maintenance must be performed by a qualified service technician
using proper tools and safe procedures.
4. Use only genuine Holland parts.
5. Use Safety Goggles. Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI or CSA can
cause serious injury when damaged or broken.
6. Wear Proper Apparel. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, jewelry (rings,
wristwatches, etc.) that can get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is
recommended.

Fifth Wheel Design and Intended Use:

1. For pulling trailers with standard SAE kingpins which are in good condition
and securely mounted or locked in position in the trailer.
2. For on-highway hauling applications.
3. Within the capacities stated in Holland literature.
4. As recommended in Holland literature (available from Holland or Holland
distributors).

Holland Fifth Wheels are NOT Designed or Intended For:

1. Use with non-SAE kingpins, such as kingpins which are bent, improper size or
dimensions, not secured to maintain SAE configuration, or which are installed in
warped trailer bolster plates.
2. Tow-away operations which damage or interfere with the proper operation of
the fifth wheel.
3. The attachment of lifting devices.
4. The transport of loads in excess of rated capacity.
5. Applications other than recommended.

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Installation
General Recommendations
1. Every user and installer using Holland products either recommended or not recommended by
Holland, must thoroughly satisfy himself that the installation procedure used is appropriate
for the vehicle, product and application.
2. Consult the Holland literature for fifth wheel capacities and applications.
3. Consult the tractor manufacturer’s body builder’s book and the latest SAE and D.O.T.
standards for additional installation methods. Holland recommends the T.M.C. Recommended
Maintenance Practice 603B for installation procedures.
4. Determine the proper fifth wheel position, or, in the case of a sliding fifth wheel, the
range of proper positions. Proper positioning of the fifth wheel is important for weight
distribution, swing clearance and handling characteristics. See SAE J701a for proper
placement, as well as the tractor manufacturer’s body builder’s book.
5. Use Grade 8, 5/8˝ minimum diameter bolts and Grade “C” locknuts for mounting. Follow bolt
manufacturer’s recommended torque value and procedure when installing.
6. Bolt holes can be 1/32˝ larger in diameter than the bolt fastener. Bolts must be adequately
tightened using charted torque ranges in foot-pounds for the recommended Grade 8, 5/8˝
diameter bolts. Larger diameter Grade 8 bolts and coated fasteners may be used.
7. The bolts attaching the fifth wheel mounting angles to the truck frame require hardened
steel washers under both the bolt and under the locknut, unless flanged head bolts or
flanged head locknuts are employed.
8. A minimum of 5 bolts are required to attach each mounting angle to a frame rail, and
the distance between bolts must not exceed 8˝, except when cutouts are required in the
mounting angles.
9. Whenever a cutout is made on the mounting angle, such as required to bypass spring
hangers, a 1˝ minimum radius should be used and bolts should be placed within 1-1⁄2˝, but
not closer than 1˝ of the cut, fore and aft.
10. The mounting angle should have a minimum thickness as shown in Chart 1 and should be
steel specification ASTM A 36.
11. When initially positioning the fifth wheel for frame holes, the full length of the fifth wheel
or slider mounting angles should seat flush on the top and side surface of the truck-tractor
frame rails where channel-type rails
CHART 1
are employed. There should not
be a gap over the top of the truck Minimum Minimum
frame rails. The base of the fifth Fifth Wheel Mounting Angle Mounting Plate
wheel assembly and of the mounting Vertical Capacity Thickness Thickness
angle members should seat flush on 12,000 lbs. 1/4˝ 1/4˝
the top of the frame rail to prevent 20,000 lbs. 5/16˝ 1/4˝
flexing and to give uniform weight 40,000/45,000 lbs. 5/16˝ 5/16˝
distribution. It is also recommended 50,000/55,000 lbs. 3/8˝ 3/8˝
to chamfer or smooth sharp edges 62,500/70,000 lbs. 1/2˝ 1/2˝
and corners of mounting materials
100,000 lbs. 3/4˝ 3/4˝
wherever contact is made with the
165,000 lbs. 3/4˝ 1˝
tractor frame.
12. If the fifth wheel is to be mounted using a mounting plate (bracket with mounting base),
refer to Chart 1 for minimum plate thickness recommendations.
Do not use U-bolts in fifth wheel installations. Use only new Grade 8 bolts
and new Grade C lock nuts, sized 5/8˝ minimum diameter. Failure to do so may
result in structural failure of the installation with a potential loss of the fifth wheel assembly,
mounting structure, and/or trailer and may result in death or serious injury.
13. Trailer pick-up ramps are recommended at the rear of the truck-tractor frame.
14. When mounting to aluminum frames, follow the tractor manufacturer’s recommendations.
Holland has available a stationary mounting angle intended for use with aluminum frames.
Contact Holland or Holland distributors for availability.
15. Review, in addition, the specific information on the following pages for each type of fifth
wheel mounting, as well as “Inspection and Lubrication Prior to Use” on page 7 of
this publication.

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Stationary Fifth Wheel Installation

Prior to proceeding with the installation of the stationary fifth wheel assembly, carefully
review the “General Safety Information” section on page 4.

Bracket with Mounting Angle The full length of the fifth wheel mounting
(see Figure 1A, 1B, and 1C): angle should seat flush on the truck frame
when mounting to prevent flexing of
mounting angle and to give uniform
1. Holland brackets with mounting weight distribution along truck frame rail.

angle are provided with the bracket 5/8˝ diameter Grade 8 bolts minimum size,
tightening torque to bolt manufacturer
welded in the center of a 36˝ long charts.
Hardened steel washers or flanged lock
nuts (5/8˝ diameter Grade “C” lock nuts). See Chart 1
angle with a 4˝ minimum horizontal for minimum
mounting
and 3-1/2˝ minimum vertical leg HDN. STEEL WASHERS TRUCK FRAME RAIL angle
thickness

size, and to a specific tractor frame FIGURE 1A (End View)

width. Verify that the bracket and
tractor frame width are the same. 18.00˝ MIN.
(457.2 mm)
2. In addition to the information
given in “Installation: General
Recommendations” on page 5, BOTH SIDES
1/4˝ 1/2˝
DOUBLE PASS MIN.
BOTH ENDS
follow the recommendations in
Figure 1. 1.00˝ MIN.
2.00˝ 8.00˝ MAX. TYP. 8.00˝ 8.00˝ 8.00˝ 2.00˝
(50.8mm) (203.2mm) (203.2mm) (203.2mm) (203.2mm) (50.8mm)

Bracket for Angle Mounting 36.00˝ MIN.

(914.4mm)

(see Figure 1A, 1B, and 1C): FIGURE 1B (Side View)

1. Holland brackets for angle
mounting are intended to be GAP 1/4˝-1/2˝ in 4 places

welded to mounting angles at the

FIGURE 1C
(Cast Brackets Only)
time of installation. WELDING DETAILS
2. See “Installation: General Both ends / 5 16
continuous
Recommendations” on page 5, for
angle thickness and material
(use 4˝ minimum horizontal and
Both sides
3-1/2˝ minimum vertical leg size). 3
/ 5 16
center of
bracket
The recommended length of
each mounting angle is 36.̋ It is
recommended that each angle
extend a minimum length of 18˝ forward of the fifth wheel pivot point, and
not less than 12˝ to the rear. If angles shorter than 36˝ are required, the special
recommendations of the tractor manufacturer should be obtained.
3. In addition to the information given in “Installation: General Recommendations,”
follow the recommendations given in Figures 1A, 1B, and 1C. The following
sequence is suggested for both fabricated and cast brackets:
A. Securely position the mounting angle to the tractor frame.
B. Bolt the angles to the tractor as shown in Figures 1A and 1B.
C. Position the brackets on the angles and verify the correct spacing to mount
the fifth wheel.
D. For fabricated brackets (a welded asssembly), weld the bracket to the mounting
angle with 1/4˝ fillet welds on both sides, and 1/2˝ groove welds on both ends,
as shown in Figures 1A and 1B. The welds should be continuous around the
bracket and joined at the corners.
E. For cast brackets (single piece), weld with 5/16˝ fillet weld, as shown in
Figure 1C. The welds must be continuous around the bracket ends.

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Stationary Fifth Wheel Installation continued

Bracket with Mounting Base FIFTH WHEEL

SUPPORT BRACKET

(See Figures 2A, 2B, and 2C): FLAT MOUNTING PLATE

See Chart 1 for
minimum thickness
1. Holland brackets with mounting base
are intended for installation Attach the outboard angle to
tractor frame with hardware
on either corrugated or flat listed in Figure 1A. Attach
mounting plate to angle
INBOARD ANGLE
SPACER
mounting plates. with same number of bolts
(in addition to attachment to TRACTOR FRAME
fifth wheel support bracket).
2. In addition to the information FIGURE 2A
given in “Installation: General
Recommendations,” on page 3, FIFTH WHEEL
SUPPORT BRACKET CORRUGATED
follow the recommendations in MOUNTING PLATE
See Chart 1 for
Figures 2A, 2B, and 2C. minimum thickness

3. See “Installation: General Attach the outboard angle to

Recommendations” on page 3 tractor frame with hardware
listed in Figure 1A. Attach
for angle thickness and material. The mounting plate to angle with
same number of bolts (in
TRACTOR FRAME

mounting angle should be 1˝ longer addition to attachment to

fifth wheel support bracket).
than the mounting plate, FIGURE 2B
and be 36˝ minimum length.
Use 3˝ minimum horizontal and CENTER
BOLT
3 -1/2˝ minimum vertical leg size.
Longer horizontal legs may be
required with narrow frame widths.

Attach bracket and mounting plate as shown.

Use center bolt of sufficient length to bolt through
bracket, mounting plate and mounting angle.

FIGURE 2C

Inspection and Lubrication Prior to Use

1. Review the installation. Be sure all nuts and bolts are in place and properly
tightened. Be sure all necessary steps were properly followed and that all
components removed to facilitate installation are reinstalled.
2. Check the fifth wheel locking mechanism with a Holland TF-TLN-5001 (2˝) or
TF-TLN-1500 (3-1/2˝) Lock Tester. Examine for proper locking as described in the
“Operating Instructions” of this manual. This must be done to assure that the
mechanism has not been damaged by shipment, handling, or storage.

Failure to properly install, operate, or maintain this fifth wheel could

result in tractor and trailer separation causing death or serious injury to
others.

3. Apply grease to the bearing surface of the support bracket through the grease
fittings on the side or front of the fifth wheel pockets. The top plate must
be lifted up slightly to ensure proper application of grease.
4. Apply a generous coating of grease to the top of the fifth wheel plate, where it will
contact the trailer plate.
5. Apply a generous coating of grease to the front lock and lock jaws.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Failure to read, understand, and follow the important information
contained herein may result in a hazardous condition or cause a
hazardous condition to develop.
2. Relative to tractor-trailer operations, there are other checks,
inspections, and procedures not listed here, which are necessary,
prudent, and/or required by law. The following is in addition to
these, and pertains to the fifth wheel only.
3. Perform these procedures with the area clear of obstacles and
other personnel.

Coupling Procedures
1. Check out the equipment before coupling.
A. Make sure that the fifth wheel is properly lubricated, that the locks are open,
and that the ramps are tilted down in the proper position.
B. Make sure the mounting of the fifth wheel to the tractor frame is in good
condition and is tight.
2. Back up close to the trailer, centering the kingpin on the throat of the fifth wheel.
STOP.
3. Block the trailer wheels, connect the brake lines and light cord. Be sure any slack in
the lines is supported so the brake lines do not become tangled. Set the
trailer brakes.
4. Check to see that the trailer is at the proper height for coupling. The leading edge
of the trailer upper coupler plate should initially contact the fifth wheel top bearing
surface 4˝ to 6˝ behind its pivot axis as the tractor backs under the trailer. Follow
instructions published separately for safe operation of the trailer to raise or lower
the trailer to obtain this position.
Attempting to couple with the trailer at an improper height could
result in a false or improper coupling. Failure to properly couple
tractor and trailer could cause separation, resulting in property damage, serious injury
or death.
5. Back under the trailer, keeping the trailer kingpin centered in the throat of the
fifth wheel.
6. After picking up the trailer with the fifth wheel — STOP — then continue backing
until the fifth wheel locks firmly on the kingpin. Stopping helps prevent hitting the
kingpin too hard.
7. Back up tightly against the kingpin. Then pull forward to test the completeness of
the coupling as an INITIAL check.
A direct visual inspection is required to assure proper coupling. Improper
coupling can pass the initial pull test. Sound is unreliable. Do not take for
granted that you are properly coupled. Get out of the cab and look. Failure to properly
couple tractor and trailer could cause separation, resulting in property damage, serious
injury or death.

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Coupling Procedures continued

8. Visually check to see that the kingpin
is in the fifth wheel locks, not TYPE ‘A’ LOCK
overhanging the fifth wheel or caught
in a grease groove. There should be no
gap between the trailer bolster plate
and the fifth wheel. (See Figure 1.)
Check for proper coupling by looking
into the throat of the fifth wheel.
Check the locks as shown in Figure 1
for Type “A” locks.

If you do not obtain a

proper coupling, repeat FIGURE 1
this sequence. Do not use any fifth wheel
which fails to operate properly. Failure to
properly couple tractor and trailer could
cause separation, resulting in property
damage, serious injury or death.

9. If your fifth wheel is equipped with a

manual secondary lock, engage it.
10. Using low gear, retract the landing gear until unloaded. Then, shift to high gear
and continue cranking until they are fully retracted. Fold down or remove the crank
handle and place it in the crank handle holder.
11. Check the brake lines and light cord.
12. Remove the wheel blocks and continue with pre-trip inspection.

Uncoupling Procedures
1. Set trailer brakes with tractor protection switch.
2. Back into the kingpin and set emergency brake on the tractor.
3. Block the trailer wheels.
4. Wind down the landing gears in high gear until they touch the ground. Shift to low
gear and crank a few extra turns. Do not raise the trailer off the fifth wheel. It may
be necessary to provide a base for the landing gear in poor parking conditions. Fold
down or remove the crank handle and place it in the crank handle holder.
5. Disconnect the light cord and brake lines. Attach the dummy air coupling to keep
foreign material from entering the brake lines.
6. Unlock the fifth wheel, including the manual secondary lock if so equipped.
7. Release the tractor emergency brake and pull out slowly from under the trailer.
Let the trailer slide down the fifth wheel and pick-up ramps, being careful that the
trailer landing gear touches the ground with minimal impact.
Note: When uncoupling the Type A fifth wheel, it is normal for the release handle to
move to the closed position. It is not necessary to pull the release handle to recouple.

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
1. Failure to read, understand, and follow the important information
contained herein may result in a hazardous condition or cause a
hazardous condition to develop.
2. All maintenance must be performed by a qualified person using
proper tools and safe procedures.
3. All maintenance must be performed while the tractor is uncoupled
from the trailer.­

As-Needed Lubrication
1. Keep a water-resistant lithium-base grease applied to the trailer contact surface of
the fifth wheel plate.
2. Apply grease to the bearing surface of the support bracket through the grease
fittings on the side of the fifth wheel plate. The plate must be lifted up slightly to
relieve weight on the bracket while applying grease.
3. Spray diesel oil on the rack and slide path of the bracket on sliding fifth wheels.

Periodic Inspections and Adjustments

NOTE: All of the following must be performed every 30,000 miles or 3 months,
whichever comes first. Perform the inspections after steam cleaning to assure a
good inspection.

Inspection — General
1. Inspect the fifth wheel mounting. Check torque and replace any missing or
damaged bolts. Check for broken or distorted components and repair or replace as
needed.
2. Inspect the fifth wheel assembly for bent, worn or broken parts. Replace with
HOLLAND parts only.

Fifth Wheel Locking Mechanism Inspection and Adjustment

1. Check the operation of the fifth wheel locking mechanism using a HOLLAND
TF-TLN-5001 (2˝ kingpin) or TF-TLN-1500 (3-1/2˝ kingpin) Lock Tester. Inspect for
proper locking as described in the “Operating Instructions” in this manual.

Do not use any fifth wheel which does not operate properly. Failure to
properly couple tractor and trailer could cause separation, resulting in
property damage, serious injury or death.

2. Check adjustment of the fifth wheel locks and adjust as required. Use the procedure
as follows for the appropriate locking mechanism. If the locks cannot be properly
adjusted due to wear, the fifth wheel must be rebuilt or replaced. Contact your
HOLLAND Distributor to order the appropriate rebuilding kit or fifth wheel.

Improper adjustment can cause improper locking of the mechanism.

If the fifth wheel does not operate properly, DO NOT USE IT! Failure
to properly couple tractor and trailer could cause separation, resulting in property
damage, serious injury or death. Repeat the adjustment procedures or contact your
nearest Holland representative.

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Type “A” Lock Adjustment

The lock adjustment screw is found in the crotch
on the right side as shown (Figures 1 & 2).
1. Close the locks with the lock tester. Visually
check to make sure locks are fully closed.
2. Tighten the adjustment screw by turning
clockwise until tight, using a 1/2˝ Allen wrench
or Allen socket extension.
3. Loosen the adjustment screw by turning it FIGURE 1
counterclockwise 11⁄2 turns. The locks are
now properly adjusted.
4. Verify this adjustment by locking and
unlocking several times. Again visually check SWINGING
LOCK
to make sure locks are fully closing.
PLUNGER
5. If locks will not close completely, loosen
the adjustment screw by turning it
counterclockwise 1⁄4 turn. Repeat Step 4. LOCK
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW

FIGURE 2

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WARRANTY
COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS WARRANTY
HOLLAND warrants all Commercial Products (products satisfaction of HOLLAND. Written authorization from
other than those normally used for personal, family HOLLAND must be obtained prior to returning this
or household purposes) manufactured by it, when warranty. HOLLAND shall not be liable in any event,
properly installed, to be free from defects in material for proximate, incidental, consequential or other
and workmanship under normal use and service for a damages, including but not limited to damages for
period of two (2) years from the date of manufacture, loss of production or injury to persons or property arising
with the exception of elevating fifth wheels for which out of any breach of this warranty.
the warranty period is ninety (90) days. This warranty
is void with respect to any product which has been THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
altered in any way from its manufactured condition, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
such as intentional modification, accident, corrosion, A WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
misuse, failure to provide necessary and reasonable EXTENDING BEYOND THAT SET FORTH ABOVE.
maintenance and is exclusive from normal wear. The
sole responsibility of HOLLAND under this warranty Holland reserves the right, without giving prior notice,
is limited to repairing or replacing at the factory any to change specifications and dimensions as designs are
part or parts which are returned, with transportation altered or improved. Options other than those shown
charges prepaid, and are found to be defective to the may be provided. Contact the factory for information.

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SAF-HOLLAND
5-YEAR COMPREHENSIVE
FIFTH WHEEL WARRANTY
SAF-HOLLAND warrants all fifth wheel commercial
products (other than those normally used for personal,
family, or household purposes) manufactured after
July 1, 1990, to be free from defects in material or
workmanship for a period of 5 years from the date of
manufacture, except elevating fifth wheels, which will
carry a 180-day warranty. This warranty covers only
defects in materials or workmanship and does not
cover failures due to any of the following:
1. Normal wear
2. Improper installation
3. Intentional modification
4. Damage as a result of an accident
5. Corrosion
6. Misuse or abuse
7. Failure to provide reasonable maintenance
This warranty does not guarantee a particular service
life of the product since service life will vary with
application, degree of use, operating environment,
level of maintenance, and other factors beyond our
control.
Holland’s sole responsibility for any fifth wheel product
or part determined by Holland to be defective and
covered by this warranty is limited to repairing or
replacing the product or part, and to providing an
allowance to be applied to the labor cost of removal
and replacement.
Prior authorization from Holland must be obtained
before replacing or returning any part, or incurring any
labor cost for removal. No charges for expense incurred
in parts, labor, or transportation by unauthorized
persons will be allowed under this warranty. Holland
reserves the right to request the return of any part
or fifth wheel assembly (with transportation charges
prepaid) claimed to be covered by this warranty.
Holland shall not be liable, in any event, for proximate,
incidental, consequential, special, or other damages,
including — but not limited to — damages for loss of
production, loss of profits, loss of opportunity, or injury
to persons or property arising out of any breach of this
warranty.
There are no warranties, express or implied,
including the warranty of merchantability,
warranty of fitness for a particular purpose,
or any other warranty extending beyond that
set forth above.

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 From fifth wheel rebuild kits to suspension bushing

repair kits, SAF-HOLLAND Original Parts are the same quality

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components used in the original component assembly.

SAF-HOLLAND Original Parts are tested and designed to

provide maximum performance and durability. Will-fits,

look-alikes or worse yet counterfeit parts will only limit the

performance potential and could possibly void SAF-HOLLAND’s

warranty. Always be sure to spec SAF-HOLLAND Original Parts

when servicing your SAF, Holland or Neway product.

IMPORTANT: Enclosed is important information for the

installation, operation, and maintenance of this
product. Read and understand this information.

Failure to properly install, operate,

or maintain this fifth wheel
could result in tractor and trailer
separation causing death or serious
injury to others.

SAF-HOLLAND USA, Inc. 888.396.6501 Fax 800.356.3929

SAF-HOLLAND Canada Limited 519.537.3494 Fax 800.565.7753
Western Canada 604.574.7491 Fax 604.574.024
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