2006 FONTAINE DFT Recall

Campaign:

05V403000 on 09/15/2005

Component:

Trailer hitches

Manufactured:

07/18/2005 - 08/30/2005

Affected:

131

Defect:

On certain open platform trailers, the physical dimensions of the sliding cargo control winches allow it to rotate out of the winch track at a load lower than the strength required by published ratings.

Consequence:

Failure of the winch could result in a loss of cargo and potential injury or property damage.

Correction:

Dealers will replace the winches. the recall began september 20, 2005. owners may contact fontaine at 1-800-821-6535.

Notes:

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

2006 FONTAINE DFT TSB

Bulletin:

01062006

Component:

162000 structure:body

Summary:

Product enhancement program to improve the useful service life of certain trailers with steel c-channel sliding winch track and ensure that the trailers meet the original design specifications intended. *tt

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