Fontaine Recall 19V302000: Equipment

NHTSA recall 19V302000 · announced April 15, 2019 · filed by Fontaine Trailer Company · 123 units affected

The problem

Fontaine Trailer Company (Fontaine Trailer) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Traverse HT (hydraulic tail) trailers. The hydraulic cylinder retaining pin for the main tail may disconnect from the trailer unexpectedly.

The risk

If the hydraulic cylinder retaining pin becomes disconnected it may become a road hazard. Additionally, the hydraulic cylinder may drop free and impact the road, and cause a loss of vehicle control. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

Fontaine Trailer will notify owners and dealers will replace the hydraulic cylinder retaining pin snap rings for cotter pins, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact Fontaine Trailer customer service at 1-877-345-9526.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2017 Fontaine Traverse Ht
• 2018 Fontaine Traverse Ht
• 2019 Fontaine Traverse Ht

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.