FONTAINE T112SB 1998: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99E044000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FONTAINE | T112SB | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-01-01 | 1999-12-10 | 2000-01-10 |
Production Dates: 1998-08-01 - 1999-03-31
Manufacturers Involved: FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO.
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 49
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: TRACE MODEL T-1112-SB POWER INVERTER INSTALLED BY FONTAINE ON HEAVY TRUCK TRACTORS. THE POWER INVERTER INSTALLED MAY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE BATTERY CABLE CONNECTION.
IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE CABLE TO GROUND AGAINST THE TRUCK FRAME, SHORTING THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND RESULTING IN A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MAIN BATTERY CABLE FEED TO THE INVERTER FUSE ON INVOLVED VEHICLES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2000.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 FONTAINE AT 1-888-949-0001. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
