2019 Fontaine Infinity recall: structure
Fontaine Trailer Company reported this safety recall on September 24, 2018. It covers about 100 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 100
- reported
- Sep 24, 2018
- owners notified
- Sep 14, 2018
Structure
- What is wrong
- Fontaine Trailer Company (Fontaine) is recalling certain 2019 Fontaine Infinity trailers. These trailers were built with an under ride guard compliant for a wheels back trailer configuration, however, due to the customers design changes, the wheel set was moved forward and the vehicles no longer meet the definition of a wheels back trailer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 223, "Rear Impact Guards," and 224, "Rear Impact Protection."
- Risk
- The incorrect rear impact guards may not adequately reduce the possibility of a car traveling under the trailer in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the car driver.
- Remedy
- Fontaine will notify owners, and dealers will remove the C-channel style horizontal member and replace it with a 4-inch tube and reinforcement gusset, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Fontaine customer service at 1‑877‑345‑9526.
Recall number 18V660000
Affected vehicles
- Fontaine Infinity 2019 2019
Questions about recall 18V660000
Is there a recall on the 2019 Fontaine Infinity structure?
Yes. Recall 18V660000, reported on September 24, 2018, covers about 100 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V660000?
Fontaine will notify owners, and dealers will remove the C-channel style horizontal member and replace it with a 4-inch tube and reinforcement gusset, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Fontaine customer service at 1‑877‑345‑9526.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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