FONTAINE TRAVERSE HT 2015: SUSPENSION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V557000

Make Model Year
FONTAINE TRAVERSE HT 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-09-02 2015-09-03 2015-09-03

Production Dates: 2015-03-04 - 2015-08-06

Manufacturers Involved: Fontaine Trailer Company

Component: SUSPENSION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 23

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Fontaine Trailer Company "Fontaine" is recalling certain model year 2015 Traverse HT trailers manufactured March 4, 2015, to August 6, 2015. The affected trailers have a suspension member that may separate from the trailer as a result of cracks in the trailer.

Consequence

If the suspension member separates from the trailer, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Fontaine has notified owners and has installed additional reinforcing pieces, free of charge. The recall began September 2, 2015. Owners may contact Fontaine customer service at 1-205-485-1375.

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.