NHTSA vehicle safety data
2023 Fontaine Container Trailer Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2023 Fontaine Container Trailer has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Fontaine dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2023 Fontaine Container Trailer. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
NHTSA #23V368000Reported May 25, 2023 · Fontaine Trailer Company
Potentially affected: 545 vehicles
Defect description
Fontaine Trailer Company (Fontaine Trailer) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Fontaine HACCFON51CTS 40-foot container trailers. The trailers may be missing the rear reflex reflectors. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety consequence
Missing rear reflex reflectors reduce the trailer's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Fontaine will provide the reflex reflectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2023. Owners may contact Fontaine Trailer customer service at 1-800-821-6535, option 5.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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