9999 FONTAINE FIFTH WHEEL Recall

Campaign:: 11E030000 on 07/24/2011
Component:: Equipment
Manufactured:: 07/06/2010 - 12/15/2010
Affected:: 103
Defect:: Fontaine is recalling certain air actuated fifth wheel assemblies, part numbers aa4lwo675012, aa4lwo775012, and aa4lwo875012, sold as aftermarket equipment for use on various vehicles. the mounting bracket for the fixed end may not position correctly in accordance with engineering specifications.
Consequence:: If the mounting bracket is not positioned correctly, the trailer can separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash.
Correction:: 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.
Notes:: Owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .