Recall 99E044000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Defect in 1998-1999 FONTAINE T112SB
RECALL This recall affects up to 49 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 99E044000 |
| Manufacturer | FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO. |
| Vehicles Affected | 49 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: TRACE MODEL T-1112-SB POWER INVERTER INSTALLED BY FONTAINE ON HEAVY TRUCK TRACTORS. THE POWER INVERTER INSTALLED MAY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE BATTERY CABLE CONNECTION.
Safety Consequence
IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE CABLE TO GROUND AGAINST THE TRUCK FRAME, SHORTING THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND RESULTING IN A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MAIN BATTERY CABLE FEED TO THE INVERTER FUSE ON INVOLVED VEHICLES.
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