Fontaine Trailer Company – Suspension Member Disconnection

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.


Report Received Date 09/03/2015
NHTSA ID 15V557000
Consequence Summary If the suspension member separates from the trailer, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 23
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V557000)