Fontaine recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Fontaine Trailer Company (Fontaine Trailer) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Traverse HT (hydraulic tail) trailers. The hydraulic cylinder retaining pin for the main tail may disconnect from the trailer unexpectedly.
What could happen
If the hydraulic cylinder retaining pin becomes disconnected it may become a road hazard. Additionally, the hydraulic cylinder may drop free and impact the road, and cause a loss of vehicle control. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Fontaine Trailer will notify owners and dealers will replace the hydraulic cylinder retaining pin snap rings for cotter pins, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact Fontaine Trailer customer service at 1-877-345-9526.
Vehicles covered
- Fontaine Traverse Ht 2017–2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V302000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Fontaine Trailer Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 15, 2019
- Owners notified
- Jun 13, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 123
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 8, 2017 to Mar 16, 2019
- Part
- Equipment
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: Suspension Sep 3, 2015
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.