2015 Fontaine Traverse HT recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V557000
- Manufacturer
- Fontaine Trailer Company
- Vehicles affected
- 23
- Component
- SUSPENSION
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 2, 2015
- Built
- Mar 4, 2015 – Aug 6, 2015
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- 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.