EquipmentRecall 19V-302 · 2017–2019 Fontaine Traverse HT
Fontaine Trailer Company recall 19V-302 covers 123 2017–2019 Fontaine Traverse HT for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on April 15, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q4) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V302000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Fontaine Trailer Company (Fontaine Trailer) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Traverse HT (hydraulic tail) trailers. The hydraulic cylinder retaining pin for the main tail may disconnect from the trailer unexpectedly.
The risk
If the hydraulic cylinder retaining pin becomes disconnected it may become a road hazard. Additionally, the hydraulic cylinder may drop free and impact the road, and cause a loss of vehicle control. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Fontaine Trailer will notify owners and dealers will replace the hydraulic cylinder retaining pin snap rings for cotter pins, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact Fontaine Trailer customer service at 1-877-345-9526.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
90%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 8, 2017 to March 16, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.