Vehicle recall 05V403000 · September 13, 2005
Fontaine DFT, Edft and 2 more models
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Failure of the winch could result in a loss of cargo and potential injury or property damage.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the winches. The recall began September 20, 2005. Owners may contact fontaine at 1-800-821-6535.
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V403000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 13, 2005
- Filed by
- FONTAINE TRAILER COMPANY
- Owner notification
- September 20, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 131
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Fontaine DFT (2006): 2006
- Fontaine Edft (2006): 2006
- Fontaine Eftw (2006): 2006
- Fontaine FTW (2006): 2006
Has your Fontaine been repaired?
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