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- STRUCTURE
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
The rear impact guard on certain 2019 trailers was built for a different wheel placement. Because the axle set was moved forward during customer design changes, the guard may not meet federal rear impact standards and may not adequately stop a passenger car from sliding under the trailer in a crash.
If a car runs under the trailer, the driver could face a higher risk of serious injury. Owners should not assume the guard is adequate and should take the recall seriously.
Fontaine will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the C-channel horizontal member with a 4-inch tube and reinforcement gusset at no cost. Contact Fontaine customer service at 1-877-345-9526, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Fontaine Infinity | 2019 |
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