Fontaine Trailer 2004
Model Trailer made in 2004 by Fontaine got 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding structure and trailer hitches. There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .
Model 2004
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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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V085000 | FONTAINE TRAILER COMPANY | from 10/10/2001 to 10/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 30 | ODI | FONTAINE TRAILER COMPANY | 02/12/2004 | 02/28/2004 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain flatbed and flatbed with curtin side trailers equipped with webb wheel platinum series brake drums, these brake drums could crack on the braking surface. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in reduction or complete loss of braking which could result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Webb wheel will inspect and replace the brake drums. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact webb wheel at 1-800-633-3256 or fontaine at 1-205-486-7291. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customer's can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB-W2065019 | 04/04/2012 | 10044108 | Fontaine: improper coupling techniques are used which causes damage to fifth wheel, fifth wheel locking mechanism and operating lever on fifth wheel bending. *pe | 05/11/2012 | |