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2006 Fontaine FTWProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2006 Fontaine FTW, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 19, 2013. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Fontaine FTW has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2006 Fontaine FTW recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Fontaine.
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other FTW year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the FTW median. How we score
'06
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What FTW owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE FRAME RAIL IS CRACKED IN THREE PLACES. WE HAVE 2 ADDITIONAL 2006 FONTAINE FTW THAT WERE INSPECTED THAT ALSO HAVE CRACKED FRAME RAILS. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Own a 2006 FTW?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.