ownitsafely
Back to recalls

NHTSARecalled Feb 22, 2013 · #13V076000

Gooseneck to Deck Combo Eye Plate Cracks

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

Be the first to hear about future recalls.

Add the things you own to a watchlist. We’ll alert you the moment one matches.

Get started, free

Description

Fontaine Trailer Company, dba Fontaine Heavy-Haul, is recalling certain model year 2013 Renegade LX40 and LXT40 lowbed trailers manufactured between August 2012 and November 2012. The combo eye plate that connects the gooseneck portion of the trailer to the deck portion of the trailer may crack and ultimately fracture and thereby fail to maintain the load carrying capabilities as designed. In the event of a combo eye plate crack and failure, the deck of the trailer could tilt and impact the highway, stopping the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Gooseneck to Deck Combo Eye Plate Cracks
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Fontaine Heavy-Haul
Model numbers
2013 Renegade, LX40, LXT40
UPCs

What you should do

Fontaine Heavy-Haul will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any defective components free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2013. Owners may contact Fontaine Heavy-Haul at 1-866-382-7278, option 2, ext. 819.

View the official CPSC notice