Fontaine Trailer recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the Fontaine Trailer, covering 147 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Fontaine Trailer recalls by model year
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Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum
- What is wrong
- On certain flatbed and flatbed with curtin side trailers equipped with webb wheel platinum series brake drums, these brake drums could crack on the braking surface.
- Risk
- This could result in reduction or complete loss of braking which could result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Webb wheel will inspect and replace the brake drums. 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 webb wheel at 1‑800‑633‑3256 or fontaine at 1‑205‑486‑7291.
Recall number 04V085000 · Recall details
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
Trailer hitches
- 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
Questions about the Fontaine Trailer recalls
How do I check if my Fontaine Trailer has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Fontaine Trailer have?
3, covering service brakes, hydraulic, service brakes, air and trailer hitches.
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