Fontaine recall: Equipment
What is wrong
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 could happen
If the mounting bracket is not positioned correctly, the trailer can separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Fontaine Fifth Wheel
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11E030000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Fontaine Fifth Wheel Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 4, 2011
- Owners notified
- Aug 12, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 103
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 7, 2010 to Dec 16, 2010
- Part
- Equipment
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.