Vehicle recall 72V030000 · January 7, 1972
1971 Fontaine Fontaine
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Trucks.vhcls shpd btwn nov 16 & DEC.21 1971.POSSIBILITY that materialused in wheels cast was of defective quality and may crack due to poorductility and low strength.condition could result in wheel failure and lossof vehicle control.(correct by inspecting and replacing wheels wherenecessary.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 72V030000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 7, 1972
- Filed by
- FONTAINE TRUCK EQUIP. CO.
- Owner notification
- January 25, 1972
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 165
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Fontaine Fontaine (1971): 1971
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