Fontaine Heavy-Haul 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.
The short version
Fontaine Heavy-Haul reported a problem with the equipment. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
Fontaine Heavy-Haul will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any defective components free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 13V-076.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| — | See NHTSA record 13V-076 |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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