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- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Fontaine Trailer Company (Fontaine Trailer) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Traverse HT (hydraulic tail) trailers. The hydraulic cylinder retaining pin for the main tail may disconnect from the trailer unexpectedly.
- Risk
- If the hydraulic cylinder retaining pin becomes disconnected it may become a road hazard. Additionally, the hydraulic cylinder may drop free and impact the road, and cause a loss of vehicle control. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Fontaine Trailer will notify owners and dealers will replace the hydraulic cylinder retaining pin snap rings for cotter pins, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact Fontaine Trailer 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 hydraulic cylinder retaining pin on the main tail of these trailers may disconnect unexpectedly. A loose or detached pin can become a road hazard, and the hydraulic cylinder itself may drop free and strike the road, which can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either situation raises the risk of a crash.
The remedy is free of charge. Fontaine Trailer will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the hydraulic cylinder retaining pin snap rings with cotter pins at no cost to you.
If you own a trailer like this, contact Fontaine Trailer customer service at 1-877-345-9526 or visit an authorized dealer, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Fontaine Traverse HT | 201720182019 |
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