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1997-1998 Fontaine Trailer recall: trailer hitches

Fontaine Trailer reported this safety recall on July 15, 1998. It covers about 50 vehicles.

vehicles affected
50
reported
Jul 15, 1998
owners notified
Jul 22, 1998

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 98V159000

Is there a recall on the 1997-1998 Fontaine Trailer trailer hitches?

Yes. Recall 98V159000, reported on July 15, 1998, covers about 50 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V159000?

Dealers will replace the defective king pins.

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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