NHTSA recall 05V403000
Trailer hitches
Fontaine Dft and 3 more
Reported Sep 13, 2005131 vehicles affectedFONTAINE TRAILER COMPANYBuilt Jul 19, 2005 – Aug 31, 2005
The defect
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.
The risk
Failure of the winch could result in a loss of cargo and potential injury or property damage.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the winches. the recall began september 20, 2005. owners may contact fontaine at 1-800-821-6535.