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1997 Fontaine Trailer recalls

There is 1 safety recall on record for the 1997 Fontaine Trailer, covering 50 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Trailer hitchesReported July 15, 1998 · 50 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: platform trailers equipped with king pins marked with cha, chn, & chp and supplied to fontaine by tefaco. The king pin separates as soon as the trailer is applied, allowing the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.
Risk
If a trailer separates from the towing vehicle, a crash or property damage could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the defective king pins.

Recall number 98V159000 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the 1997 Fontaine Trailer have?

1, covering trailer hitches.

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