Fontaine Fifth Wheel: Equipment

Affects Fontaine Fifth Wheel · — — about 103 vehicles.

The hazard

IF THE MOUNTING BRACKET IS NOT POSITIONED CORRECTLY, THE TRAILER CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR A CRASH.

What to do

FONTAINE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DURING AUGUST 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FONTAINE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-874-9780.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational