Recall 05V403000: 2006 Fontaine FTW

Report received

Sep 13, 2005

Manufacturer

Fontaine trailer company

Potentially affected

131vehicles

Model years

2006

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

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

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2006 Fontaine FTW1 complaints