2013 FONTAINE RENEGADE LXT40
2013 FONTAINE RENEGADE LXT40 Recall Title: EQUIPMENT
2013 FONTAINE RENEGADE LXT40 Recall Date: 2013-02-22
2013 FONTAINE RENEGADE LXT40 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 13V076000
2013 FONTAINE RENEGADE LXT40 Recall Manufacturer: Fontaine Heavy-Haul
2013 FONTAINE RENEGADE LXT40 Recall Component(s): EQUIPMENT
2013 FONTAINE RENEGADE LXT40 Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 78
2013 FONTAINE RENEGADE LXT40 Recall Overview: Fontaine Trailer Company, dba Fontaine Heavy-Haul, is recalling certain model year 2013 Renegade LX40 and LXT40 lowbed trailers manufactured between August 2012 and November 2012. The combo eye plate that connects the gooseneck portion of the trailer to the deck portion of the trailer may crack and ultimately fracture and thereby fail to maintain the load carrying capabilities as designed.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:
2013 FONTAINE RENEGADE LXT40 Recall Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.