CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2015 Fontaine Traverse HT trailers, built between March 4, 2015 and August 6, 2015, may have cracks that allow a suspension member to separate from the trailer. Trailer suspension failure can cause loss of control and increases the risk of a crash.
Fontaine Trailer Company has notified owners of the affected trailers. The remedy is free: Fontaine has installed additional reinforcing pieces on the trailers. The recall began September 2, 2015. If you own one of these trailers, contact Fontaine customer service at 1-205-485-1375 to arrange the repair, and check your trailer's identification number for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Fontaine Traverse HT | 2015 |
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