Fontaine Renegade Lx40
Model Renegade Lx40 made by Fontaine got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 2013
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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13V076000 | Fontaine Heavy-Haul | from 08/01/2012 to 11/30/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 78 | 03/11/2013 | MFR | Fontaine Trailer Company | 02/22/2013 | 03/07/2013 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Fontaine 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 Summary | In 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 Summary | Fontaine 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. | |||||||||||||||
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. |