Recall 05V-403: 2006 Fontaine DFT, 2006 Fontaine Edft and 2 more
FONTAINE TRAILER COMPANY recall for trailer hitches, reported to NHTSA on Sep 13, 2005, covering about 131 vehicles.
The problem
On certain open platform trailers, the physical dimensions of the sliding cargo control winches allow it to rotate out of the winch track at a load lower than the strength required by published ratings.
The risk
Failure of the winch could result in a loss of cargo and potential injury or property damage.
The fix
Dealers will replace the winches. The recall began september 20, 2005. Owners may contact fontaine at 1-800-821-6535.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FONTAINE TRAILER COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Component | Trailer Hitches |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V403000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Fontaine DFT | 2006 | All years |
| Fontaine Edft | 2006 | All years |
| Fontaine Eftw | 2006 | All years |
| Fontaine FTW | 2006 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 05V-403?
On certain open platform trailers, the physical dimensions of the sliding cargo control winches allow it to rotate out of the winch track at a load lower than the strength required by published ratings.
How is recall 05V-403 fixed?
Dealers will replace the winches. The recall began september 20, 2005. Owners may contact fontaine at 1-800-821-6535.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.