FOUR WINDS INFINITY 2019: STRUCTURE
| Make : FOUR WINDS | Model : INFINITY | Year : 2019 |
| Build Dates : 2018-03-22 - 2018-06-18 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V660000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2018-09-14 | Date Received by ODI: 2018-09-24 | Date Added to Database: 2018-09-28 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Fontaine Trailer Company | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 100 | ||
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Summary:
Fontaine Trailer Company "Fontaine" is recalling certain 2019 Fontaine Infinity trailers. These trailers were built with an under ride guard compliant for a wheels back trailer configuration, however, due to the customers design changes, the wheel set was moved forward and the vehicles no longer meet the definition of a wheels back trailer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 223, "Rear Impact Guards," and 224, "Rear Impact Protection." |
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Consequence:
The incorrect rear impact guards may not adequately reduce the possibility of a car traveling under the trailer in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the car driver. |
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Remedy:
Fontaine will notify owners, and dealers will remove the C-channel style horizontal member and replace it with a 4-inch tube and reinforcement gusset, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Fontaine customer service at 1-877-345-9526. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 223 | |
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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. |
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