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2023-2024 Fontaine Container Trailer recall: exterior lighting

Fontaine Trailer Company reported this safety recall on May 25, 2023. It covers about 545 vehicles.

vehicles affected
545
reported
May 25, 2023
owners notified
Jun 5, 2023

Exterior lighting

What is wrong
Fontaine Trailer Company (Fontaine Trailer) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Fontaine HACCFON51CTS 40-foot container trailers. The trailers may be missing the rear reflex reflectors. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
Missing rear reflex reflectors reduce the trailer's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Fontaine will provide the reflex reflectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2023. Owners may contact Fontaine Trailer customer service at 1‑800‑821‑6535, option 5.

Recall number 23V368000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 23V368000

Is there a recall on the 2023-2024 Fontaine Container Trailer exterior lighting?

Yes. Recall 23V368000, reported on May 25, 2023, covers about 545 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 23V368000?

Fontaine will provide the reflex reflectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2023. Owners may contact Fontaine Trailer customer service at 1‑800‑821‑6535, option 5.

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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