Fontaine Trailer Company | NHTSA Recall #18V660000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V660000 by Fontaine Trailer Company. Affecting 2019 fontaine infinity trailers Includes 100 affected units, Incorrect Rear Under Ride Guard/FMVSS 223, 224, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2019 fontaine infinity trailers

Defect Summary

Fontaine trailer company (fontaine) is recalling certain 2019 fontaine infinity trailers. these trailers were built with an under ride guard compliant for a wheels back trailer configuration, however, due to the customers design changes, the wheel set was moved forward and the vehicles no longer meet the definition of a wheels back trailer. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 223, "rear impact guards," and 224, "rear impact protection."

Corrective Action

Fontaine will notify owners, and dealers will remove the c-channel style horizontal member and replace it with a 4-inch tube and reinforcement gusset, free of charge. the recall began september 14, 2018. owners may contact fontaine customer service at 1-877-345-9526.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V660000
Manufacturer: Fontaine Trailer Company
Report Received Date: 2018-09-24T00:00:00
Subject: Incorrect rear under ride guard/fmvss 223, 224
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 100

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Fontaine trailer company (fontaine) is recalling certain 2019 fontaine infinity trailers. these trailers were built with an under ride guard compliant for a wheels back trailer configuration, however, due to the customers design changes, the wheel set was moved forward and the vehicles no longer meet the definition of a wheels back trailer. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 223, "rear impact guards," and 224, "rear impact protection."
Consequence Summary: The incorrect rear impact guards may not adequately reduce the possibility of a car traveling under the trailer in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the car driver.
Corrective Action: Fontaine will notify owners, and dealers will remove the c-channel style horizontal member and replace it with a 4-inch tube and reinforcement gusset, free of charge. the recall began september 14, 2018. owners may contact fontaine customer service at 1-877-345-9526.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 98

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 18V660000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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