Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 15V557000

Suspension

Fontaine Trailer Company filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2015-09-03.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V557000

Suspension

Component
Suspension
Manufacturer
Fontaine Trailer Company
Vehicles affected
23
Reported to NHTSA
2015-09-03
Owners notified
2015-09-02

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the suspension member separates from the trailer, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
FONTAINE Traverse HT2015

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.