Defect Description For Recall
Fontaine Is Recalling Certain Air Actuated Fifth Wheel Assemblies, Part Numbers Aa4Lwo675012, Aa4Lwo775012, And Aa4Lwo875012, Sold As Aftermarket Equipment For Use On Various Vehicles. The Mounting Bracket For The Fixed End May Not Position Correctly In Accordance With Engineering Specifications.
Make Of Vehicle
FONTAINE
Model Of Vehicle
FIFTH WHEEL
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
11E030000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
If The Mounting Bracket Is Not Positioned Correctly, The Trailer Can Separate From The Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of Personal Injury Or A Crash.
Fix Defect
Fontaine Will Notify Owners And Replace The Affected Fifth Wheel Assemblies Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began During August 2011. Owners May Contact Fontaine Customer Service At 1-800-874-9780.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Fontaine Fifth Wheel Company
Start Of Manufacture
20100707
End Of Manufacture
20101216
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
103
Date Owners Notified
20110812
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Fontaine Fifth Wheel Company
Date Report Received
20110804