CarRecallWatchThe 1999 Fontaine Trailer has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).
1Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1999 Fontaine Trailer recalls
Most common 1999 Fontaine Trailer problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
1999 FONTAINE TRAILER AXLE BROKE CAUSING THE TWO REAR TIRES TO COME OFF THE VEHICLE. ONE OF THE TIRES CROSSED OVER THE MEDIAN AND STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE. *KB THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO NO GREASE ON THE BALL JOINTS. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *JB
IN FEBRUARY OF 1999 I PURCHASED A COBALT 226 AND AN EAGLE TRAILER. THIS EAGLE TRAILER WAS MADE SPECIFICALLY FOR MY BOAT, IT HAS CARLISLE ST205/75R14 TIRES.. SINCE I LIVE IN PA, MY BOATING YEAR IS 3-4 MONTHS LONG AND BY BOAT IS STORED INDOORS DURING THE WINTER. MY AVERAGE MILEAGE EACH YEAR IS APPROX. 1000 MILES. IN MAY, 2002. I BLEW OUT THE FIRST TIRE. I DID NOT KNOW WHY AND THE TIRE WAS A TOTAL LOSS, SO WE JUST BOUGHT A NEW CARLISLE TIRE TO REPLACE IT. IN JULY THE SECOND BLEW OUT FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER IN AUGUST 2002. WITHIN THE LAST TWO BLOW OUTS, MY FIBER GLASS FENDERS WERE DESTROYED ALONG WITH THE BREAK INE AND ALL OF THE WIRES WERE RIPPED OUT OF THE TRAILER. WE AGAIN PURCHASED NEW CA
WIRING HARNESS FAILURE IS CAUSING LIGHTING AND ABS PROBLEMS. YH
1999 Fontaine Trailer questions
Does the 1999 Fontaine Trailer have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1999 Fontaine Trailer: Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Fontaine Trailer?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1), Tires (1), Suspension (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Fontaine Trailer has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.