Fontaine Renegade Lx40

Model Renegade Lx40 made by Fontaine got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning equipment .

Model 2013

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT
13V076000Fontaine Heavy-Haulfrom 08/01/2012 to 11/30/2012V (Vehicle)7803/11/2013MFRFontaine Trailer Company02/22/201303/07/2013
Defect SummaryFontaine trailer company, dba fontaine heavy-haul, is recalling certain model year 2013 renegade lx40 and lxt40 lowbed trailers manufactured between august 2012 and november 2012. the combo eye plate that connects the gooseneck portion of the trailer to the deck portion of the trailer may crack and ultimately fracture and thereby fail to maintain the load carrying capabilities as designed.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a combo eye plate crack and failure, the deck of the trailer could tilt and impact the highway, stopping the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryFontaine heavy-haul will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any defective components free of charge. the recall began on march 11, 2013. owners may contact fontaine heavy-haul at 1-866-382-7278, option 2, ext. 819.
NotesOwners 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.