SuspensionRecall 15V-557 · 2015 Fontaine Traverse HT
Fontaine Trailer Company recall 15V-557 covers 23 2015 Fontaine Traverse HT for a suspension problem, reported to NHTSA on September 3, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q3) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V557000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Fontaine Trailer Company (Fontaine) is recalling certain model year 2015 Traverse HT trailers manufactured March 4, 2015, to August 6, 2015. The affected trailers have a suspension member that may separate from the trailer as a result of cracks in the trailer.
The risk
If the suspension member separates from the trailer, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Fontaine has notified owners and has installed additional reinforcing pieces, free of charge. The recall began September 2, 2015. Owners may contact Fontaine customer service at 1-205-485-1375.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 4, 2015 to August 6, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.