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Risk. IF A TRAILER SEPARATES FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, A CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE COULD OCCUR.
1997 Fontaine TrailerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1997 Fontaine Trailer, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 5, 2001. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1997 Fontaine Trailer has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Equipment
1Power train1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1997 Fontaine Trailer 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
1997 vs. every other Trailer 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 Trailer median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Trailer owners report
Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHILE DRIVING, A NYLON RACHET STRAP BECAME DISCONNECTED FROM THE TRAILER AND STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE.*JB (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT#10-90-422)
Own a 1997 Trailer?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.