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Fontaine Equipment recall
Recalled August 4, 2011 · NHTSA recall 11E030000 · Fontaine
Hazard
IF THE MOUNTING BRACKET IS NOT POSITIONED CORRECTLY, THE TRAILER CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR A CRASH.
Remedy
FONTAINE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DURING AUGUST 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FONTAINE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-874-9780.
Units
103 units
Description
FONTAINE IS RECALLING CERTAIN AIR ACTUATED FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBERS AA4LWO675012, AA4LWO775012, AND AA4LWO875012, SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON VARIOUS VEHICLES. THE MOUNTING BRACKET FOR THE FIXED END MAY NOT POSITION CORRECTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS.
What to do
FONTAINE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DURING AUGUST 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FONTAINE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-874-9780.
Product
Fontaine FIFTH WHEEL
Manufacturer(s)
Fontaine Fifth Wheel Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →