Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, NHTSA NEWS—MOTOR VEHICLES—Fontaine Trailer recalls forklift trailers due to incorrect wiring that may disable anti-lock brake system, (Sep 12, 2025)
Organizations Mentioned:Fontaine Trailer Co.
By Deja Rothschild
Driving without a functioning anti-lock brake system may result in the trailer not braking as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fontaine Trailer Company is recalling approximately 35 2025-2026 Fontaine HCIFL12SAT and HCIFL82CTA forklift trailers because the auto lift axle cables may not be installed in the correct ports, which can disable the anti-lock brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, Air Brake Systems (NHTSA Recall Notice, No. 25V560, Report receipt date: Aug. 29, 2025).
Remedy. Fontaine Trailer will rewire the cable connections, free of charge.
Contact information. Owners may contact Fontaine Trailer customer service at 1-800-821-6535, option 5.
Companies: Fontaine Trailer Co.
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