NHTSA Recall 15V557000
Filed by Fontaine Trailer Company. Component: Suspension. Reported 2015-09-03. An estimated 23 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
If the suspension member separates from the trailer, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
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.