Fontaine 2006 Trailer Hitches recall
Recalled September 13, 2005 · NHTSA recall 05V403000 · Fontaine
Hazard
FAILURE OF THE WINCH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CARGO AND POTENTIAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINCHES. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 20, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FONTAINE AT 1-800-821-6535.
Units
131 units
Description
ON CERTAIN OPEN PLATFORM TRAILERS, THE PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS OF THE SLIDING CARGO CONTROL WINCHES ALLOW IT TO ROTATE OUT OF THE WINCH TRACK AT A LOAD LOWER THAN THE STRENGTH REQUIRED BY PUBLISHED RATINGS.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINCHES. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 20, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FONTAINE AT 1-800-821-6535.
Product
Fontaine DFT · Fontaine EDFT · Fontaine EFTW · Fontaine FTW
Manufacturer(s)
Fontaine Trailer Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →