Recall 23V368000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Defect in 2023-2024 FONTAINE CONTAINER TRAILER
RECALL This recall affects up to 545 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 23V368000 |
| Manufacturer | Fontaine Trailer Company |
| Vehicles Affected | 545 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Fontaine Trailer Company (Fontaine Trailer) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Fontaine HACCFON51CTS 40-foot container trailers. The trailers may be missing the rear reflex reflectors. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety Consequence
Missing rear reflex reflectors reduce the trailer's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Fontaine will provide the reflex reflectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2023. Owners may contact Fontaine Trailer customer service at 1-800-821-6535, option 5.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 18V660000 | 2019 FONTAINE INFINITY | STRUCTURE | 100 | |
| 16V494000 | 2015 FONTAINE REVOLUTION | PARKING BRAKE | 1,106 | |
| 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 |