1999 FONTAINE TRAILER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 FONTAINE TRAILER
The 1999 FONTAINE TRAILER has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Fontaine Trailer Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood (1 complaint), Suspension (1 complaint), and Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 FONTAINE TRAILER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1999 FONTAINE TRAILER, potentially affecting up to 67 vehicles.
Recall 03V425000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
| 67 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX EC-30T ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNITS (ECU). IF THE TRAILER-MOUNTED ABS WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT EXPERIENCES AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND THE SHORT IS NOT REPAIRED, THE HIGH SIDE POWER SWITCH INSIDE THE ECU THAT CONTROLS THE ILLUMINATION OF THE TRAILER-MOUNTED ABS WARNING LAMP MAY EVENTUALLY BECOME THERMALLY STRESSED AND EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
Consequence: IF THE POWER SWITCH SHORTS, IT CAN RESULT IN AN OVER-CURRENT CONDITION IN THE ECU AND LEAD TO EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLE FIRE.
Remedy: BENDIX WILL PROVIDE A REMEDY KIT AND DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS AND ALSO PROVIDE A LABOR ALLOWANCE FOR THE REPAIR. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 FONTAINE TRAILER
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 FONTAINE TRAILER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
1999 FONTAINE TRAILER AXLE BROKE CAUSING THE TWO REAR TIRES TO COME OFF THE VEHICLE. ONE OF THE TIRES CROSSED OVER THE MEDIAN AND STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE. *KB THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO NO GREASE ON THE BALL JOINTS. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *JB
IN FEBRUARY OF 1999 I PURCHASED A COBALT 226 AND AN EAGLE TRAILER. THIS EAGLE TRAILER WAS MADE SPECIFICALLY FOR MY BOAT, IT HAS CARLISLE ST205/75R14 TIRES.. SINCE I LIVE IN PA, MY BOATING YEAR IS 3-4 MONTHS LONG AND BY BOAT IS STORED INDOORS DURING THE WINTER. MY AVERAGE MILEAGE EACH YEAR IS APPROX. 1000 MILES. IN MAY, 2002. I BLEW OUT THE FIRST TIRE. I DID NOT KNOW WHY AND THE TIRE WAS A TOTAL LOSS, SO WE JUST BOUGHT A NEW CARLISLE TIRE TO REPLACE IT. IN JULY THE SECOND BLEW OUT FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER IN AUGUST 2002. WITHIN THE LAST TWO BLOW OUTS, MY FIBER GLASS FENDERS WERE DESTROYED ALONG WITH THE BREAK INE AND ALL OF THE WIRES WERE RIPPED OUT OF THE TRAILER. WE AGAIN PURCHASED NEW CARLISLE TIRES . THERE WAS NOTHING LEFT OF THE TIRES TO TAKE TO THE DEALER. THE COST TO REPLACE MY FENDERS WAS $783 PLUS MY LABOR TO TAKE THE OLD ONES OFF, REPAIR THE BRAKE LINE AND REWIRE THE LIGHTS. FINALLY ON AUG 29,2004, I AM ABOUT TO TAKE MY BOAT TO THE LAKE AND MY WIFE, WHILE WINDING THE TRAILER UP TO HOOK IT UP TO THE TRUCK, NOTICED THAT THE SPARE TIRE LOOKED CROOKED. I CHECK IT OUT AND FOUND THAT THE AMPLE TREAD WAS SEPARATED IN NUMEROUS PLACES. THERE WAS ONLY ONE OTHER ORIGINAL TIRE ON THE BOAT AND WHEN I LOOKED AT IT IT WAS IN THE SAME CONDITION. THIS TIME I HAD EVIDENCE TO TAKE TO THE CARLISLE DEALERSHIP. THEY SENT THE TIRES TO CARLISLE AND CALLED ME AND TOLD ME THAT CARLISLE SAID THAT THEY WOULD REIMBURSE ME FOR THE 2 NEW ONES. I DO NOT HAVE A CHECK AS OF THIS DATE. WHEN I CHECK THE NHTSA WEBSITE, I FOUND THAT THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME TIRE STARTING BACK IN 2001 WITH STORIES MUCH THE SAME AS MINE. CARLISLE MUST BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR A POORLY MANUFACTURED TIRE. *JB
WIRING HARNESS FAILURE IS CAUSING LIGHTING AND ABS PROBLEMS. YH
Safety Rating for the 1999 FONTAINE TRAILER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 FONTAINE TRAILER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 FONTAINE TRAILER
Fontaine Trailer Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1999 FONTAINE TRAILER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
030603 — STRUCTURE
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PRODUCT ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM AFFECTING MODEL TH55 GOOSENECKS WHICH COULD CRACK PREMATURELY IN THE WEB SECTION OF THE STRUCTURAL MEMBER. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 FONTAINE TRAILER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FONTAINE TRAILER
- 1997 FONTAINE TRAILER — 2 complaints
- 1998 FONTAINE TRAILER — 0 complaints
- 1999 FONTAINE TRAILER (current)
- 2000 FONTAINE TRAILER — 1 complaint
- 2001 FONTAINE TRAILER — 0 complaints
- 2002 FONTAINE TRAILER — 0 complaints
- 2003 FONTAINE TRAILER — 0 complaints
- 2004 FONTAINE TRAILER — 0 complaints
Other FONTAINE Models
- FONTAINE FLAT BED TRAILER — 1 total complaint
- FONTAINE FTW — 1 total complaint
- FONTAINE 5000 SERIES — 0 total complaints
- FONTAINE CONTAINER TRAILER — 0 total complaints
- FONTAINE DFT — 0 total complaints
- FONTAINE EDFT — 0 total complaints
- FONTAINE EFTW — 0 total complaints
- FONTAINE FONTAINE — 0 total complaints