Vehicle recall 19V302000 · April 15, 2019

2017-2019 Fontaine Traverse HT

The hydraulic cylinder retaining pin for the main tail may disconnect from the trailer unexpectedly.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Fontaine Trailer Company (Fontaine Trailer) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Traverse HT (hydraulic tail) trailers. The hydraulic cylinder retaining pin for the main tail may disconnect from the trailer unexpectedly.
Consequence: If the hydraulic cylinder retaining pin becomes disconnected it may become a road hazard. Additionally, the hydraulic cylinder may drop free and impact the road, and cause a loss of vehicle control. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Fontaine Trailer will notify owners and dealers will replace the hydraulic cylinder retaining pin snap rings for cotter pins, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact Fontaine Trailer customer service at 1-877-345-9526.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 19V302000
Reported to NHTSA: April 15, 2019
Filed by: Fontaine Trailer Company
Owner notification: June 13, 2019
Vehicles potentially affected: 123
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment

Recall 19V302000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Fontaine Traverse HT (2017-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017

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