Fontaine recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Fontaine Trailer Company (Fontaine) is recalling certain model year 2015 Traverse HT trailers manufactured March 4, 2015, to August 6, 2015. The affected trailers have a suspension member that may separate from the trailer as a result of cracks in the trailer.
What could happen
If the suspension member separates from the trailer, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Fontaine has notified owners and has installed additional reinforcing pieces, free of charge. The recall began September 2, 2015. Owners may contact Fontaine customer service at 1-205-485-1375.
Vehicles covered
- Fontaine Traverse Ht 2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V557000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Fontaine Trailer Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 3, 2015
- Owners notified
- Sep 2, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 23
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 4, 2015 to Aug 6, 2015
- Part
- Suspension
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Fontaine recall: Equipment Apr 15, 2019
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.