Exterior lightingRecall 23V-368 · 2023–2024 Fontaine Container Trailer
Fontaine Trailer Company recall 23V-368 covers 545 2023–2024 Fontaine Container Trailer for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on May 25, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q1) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V368000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Fontaine Trailer Company (Fontaine Trailer) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Fontaine HACCFON51CTS 40-foot container trailers. The trailers may be missing the rear reflex reflectors. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
Missing rear reflex reflectors reduce the trailer's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Fontaine will provide the reflex reflectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2023. Owners may contact Fontaine Trailer customer service at 1-800-821-6535, option 5.
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
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.