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.
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Recalls 1
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 within a reasonable time should contact bendix at 1‑800‑478‑1793 or fontaine at 1‑205‑486‑5251.
Recall number 03V425000 · Recall details
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Is the 2000 Fontaine Trailer reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2000 Fontaine Trailer, fewer than a typical Trailer model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Fontaine Trailer?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2000 Fontaine Trailer have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, air.
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