2000 FONTAINE TRAILER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 FONTAINE TRAILER
The 2000 FONTAINE TRAILER has received a total of 1 safety complaint 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. The most commonly reported problem area is the Trailer Hitchesfifth Wheel Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2000 FONTAINE TRAILER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2000 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 2000 FONTAINE TRAILER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 FONTAINE TRAILER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trailer Hitchesfifth Wheel Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE FIFTH WHEEL SEPARATED AND THE TRAILER WENT IN ANOTHER DIRECTION. THE SERVICE SHOP REBUILT THE FIFTH WHEEL, BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE FIFTH WHEEL WAS CARRYING A LOAD AT TIME OF BOTH FAILURES. *AK
Safety Rating for the 2000 FONTAINE TRAILER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 FONTAINE TRAILER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 FONTAINE TRAILER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 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 — 3 complaints
- 2000 FONTAINE TRAILER (current)
- 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