Fontaine Fifth Wheel — Equipment
Published July 25, 2011 · Recall initiated: August 4, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11E030000, published July 25, 2011 and initiated August 4, 2011. Recalling firm: Fontaine Fifth Wheel Company; Fontaine Fifth Wheel — Equipment.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FONTAINE
- Model
- FIFTH WHEEL
- Manufacturer
- Fontaine Fifth Wheel Company
- Lot
- FONTAINE FIFTH WHEEL
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Fontaine Fifth Wheel — Equipment recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11E030000 on July 25, 2011. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FONTAINE. Model: FIFTH WHEEL.