Recall 98V-159: 1997–1998 Fontaine Trailer
FONTAINE TRAILER recall for trailer hitches, reported to NHTSA on Jul 15, 1998, covering about 50 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: platform trailers equipped with king pins marked with cha, chn, & chp and supplied to fontaine by tefaco. The king pin separates as soon as the trailer is applied, allowing the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.
The risk
If a trailer separates from the towing vehicle, a crash or property damage could occur.
The fix
Dealers will replace the defective king pins.
Notes
Owner notification began during july 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact fontaine trailer at 1-800-821-6535, or tefaco at 1-732-651-7166. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FONTAINE TRAILER |
|---|---|
| Component | Trailer Hitches |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 98V159000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Fontaine Trailer | 1997, 1998 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 98V-159?
Vehicle description: platform trailers equipped with king pins marked with cha, chn, & chp and supplied to fontaine by tefaco. The king pin separates as soon as the trailer is applied, allowing the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.
How is recall 98V-159 fixed?
Dealers will replace the defective king pins.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.