Fontaine Trailer Company | NHTSA Recall #98V159000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V159000 by Fontaine Trailer Company. Includes 50 affected units, FONTAINE/KING PINS, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: platform trailers equipped with king pins marked with cha, chn, & chp and supplied to fontaine by tefaco. the king pin separates as soon as the trailer is applied, allowing the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the defective king pins.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V159000

Manufacturer: Fontaine Trailer Company

Report Received Date: 1998-07-15T00:00:00

Subject: Fontaine/king pins

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 50

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: platform trailers equipped with king pins marked with cha, chn, & chp and supplied to fontaine by tefaco. the king pin separates as soon as the trailer is applied, allowing the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.

Consequence Summary: If a trailer separates from the towing vehicle, a crash or property damage could occur.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the defective king pins.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-mazf-qcjj~9x3e

NHTSA ID: 98V159000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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