Fontaine recall: Trailer hitches
What is wrong
Fontaine Fifth Wheel Company (Fontaine) is recalling certain Ultra LT Fifth Wheel connectors, part number SLTPL4000, manufactured July 29, 2009 to May 27, 2013. Over time, improper coupling techniques may result in cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, which in turn may result in the locking mechanism failing to operate or to properly engage.
What could happen
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.
The fix
Fontaine will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2015. Owners may contact Fontaine customer service at 1-844-597-7393 or [email protected].
Vehicles covered
- Fontaine Ultra Lt Fifth Wheel
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15E066000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Fontaine Fifth Wheel Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 14, 2015
- Owners notified
- Nov 2, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 6,800
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Jul 29, 2009 to May 27, 2013
- Part
- Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to 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.