Recall 18V660000 — STRUCTURE Defect in 2019-2019 FONTAINE INFINITY
RECALL This recall affects up to 100 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 18V660000 |
| Manufacturer | Fontaine Trailer Company |
| Vehicles Affected | 100 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Fontaine Trailer Company (Fontaine) is recalling certain 2019 Fontaine Infinity trailers. These trailers were built with an under ride guard compliant for a wheels back trailer configuration, however, due to the customers design changes, the wheel set was moved forward and the vehicles no longer meet the definition of a wheels back trailer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 223, "Rear Impact Guards," and 224, "Rear Impact Protection."
Safety Consequence
The incorrect rear impact guards may not adequately reduce the possibility of a car traveling under the trailer in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the car driver.
Remedy
Fontaine will notify owners, and dealers will remove the C-channel style horizontal member and replace it with a 4-inch tube and reinforcement gusset, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Fontaine customer service at 1-877-345-9526.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 15V708000 | 2015 FONTAINE REVOLUTION | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 552 | |
| 15V557000 | 2015 FONTAINE TRAVERSE HT | SUSPENSION | 23 | |
| 15V352000 | 2016 FONTAINE REVOLUTION | STRUCTURE | 159 | |
| 14V398000 | 2015 FONTAINE MAGNITUDE 100 | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 | |
| 13V042000 | 2011 FONTAINE INT'L 7400 W/DUAL STEERIN | STEERING | 811 | |
| 13V076000 | 2013 FONTAINE RENEGADE LXT40 | EQUIPMENT | 78 | |
| 05V403000 | 2006 FONTAINE DFT | TRAILER HITCHES | 131 |