Fontaine Trailer Company: Safety Recalls in 2005

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Fontaine Trailer Company in 2005. See the detail of the recall below.

You can also see similar information for other manufacturers.

Data Source: NHTSA.

See this for other years:

September 13, 2005

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WINCHES

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.

NHTSA ID: 05V403000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 131

Consequence Summary:

FAILURE OF THE WINCH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CARGO AND POTENTIAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINCHES. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 20, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FONTAINE AT 1-800-821-6535.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

View Full Recall Details