NHTSA Campaign 23V368000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Issued by Fontaine Trailer Company · Reported May 25, 2023 · 545 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Fontaine Trailer Company (Fontaine Trailer) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Fontaine HACCFON51CTS 40-foot container trailers. The trailers may be missing the rear reflex reflectors. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence
Missing rear reflex reflectors reduce the trailer's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Fontaine will provide the reflex reflectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2023. Owners may contact Fontaine Trailer customer service at 1-800-821-6535, option 5.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FONTAINE | CONTAINER TRAILER | 2023 | 545 |
| FONTAINE | CONTAINER TRAILER | 2024 | 545 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V368000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.