The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·13V076000·Announced 2013-02-22

Fontaine Heavy-Haul Recalls 2013 Renegade Trailers Due to Structural Defect

Fontaine Heavy-Haul is recalling 78 model year 2013 Renegade LX40 and LXT40 lowbed trailers because a connecting plate may crack and fail, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a component may fracture, leading to unexpected vehicle stops and increased crash risk, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Fontaine Trailer Company, doing business as Fontaine Heavy-Haul, is recalling certain model year 2013 Renegade LX40 and LXT40 lowbed trailers. These vehicles were manufactured between August 2012 and November 2012. The recall affects 78 units.

The defect involves the combo eye plate that connects the gooseneck portion of the trailer to the deck portion. This component may crack and ultimately fracture, causing it to fail to maintain the load-carrying capabilities as designed. If the plate cracks and fails, the trailer deck could tilt and impact the highway, stopping the vehicle unexpectedly and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fontaine Heavy-Haul will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any defective components free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2013. Owners may contact Fontaine Heavy-Haul at 1-866-382-7278, option 2, ext. 819, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FONTAINE RENEGADE LXT40, RENEGADE LX40
Brand
FONTAINE
Manufacturer
Fontaine Heavy-Haul
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
78

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • RENEGADE LXT40
  • RENEGADE LX40

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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