Fontaine Edft
Model Edft made by Fontaine got 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding structure. There was one recall concerning trailer hitches .
Model 2006
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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TRAILER HITCHES | ||||||||||||||||
05V403000 | FONTAINE TRAILER COMPANY | from 07/19/2005 to 08/31/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 131 | 09/20/2005 | MFR | FONTAINE TRAILER COMPANY | 09/13/2005 | 09/16/2005 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On certain open platform trailers, the physical dimensions of the sliding cargo control winches allow it to rotate out of the winch track at a load lower than the strength required by published ratings. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Failure of the winch could result in a loss of cargo and potential injury or property damage. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the winches. the recall began september 20, 2005. owners may contact fontaine at 1-800-821-6535. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
01062006 | 01/06/2006 | 10019350 | Product enhancement program to improve the useful service life of certain trailers with steel c-channel sliding winch track and ensure that the trailers meet the original design specifications intended. *tt | 03/09/2006 |