Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
FONTAINE
Model Of Vehicle
INFINITY
Year
2019
Recall Campaign Number
18V660000
Component Description
Structure
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Fontaine Trailer Company
Start Of Manufacture
20180322
End Of Manufacture
20180618
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
100
Date Owners Notified
20180914
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Fontaine Trailer Company
Date Report Received
20180924
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
223