Fontaine Fifth Wheel Company: Safety Recalls in 2011

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Fontaine Fifth Wheel Company in 2011. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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August 4, 2011

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLIES

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.

NHTSA ID: 11E030000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 103

Consequence Summary:

IF THE MOUNTING BRACKET IS NOT POSITIONED CORRECTLY, THE TRAILER CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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