Defect Description For Recall
There Is A Marginal Weld Penetration Between The Bracket Weldment And The Plate. This Can Cause The Bracket And Plate To Separate.
Make Of Vehicle
FONTAINE
Model Of Vehicle
FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
93E033000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Separation Of The Bracket And The Plate Can Cause Anytowed Vehicle To Separate From The Towing Truck Or Tractor And Result In Avehicle Accident.
Fix Defect
Replace The Mounting Bracket And Plate.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Fontaine Fifth Wheel Co.
Start Of Manufacture
19921201
End Of Manufacture
19921201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
20
Date Owners Notified
19930927
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ftec, Inc.
Date Report Received
19930927