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Fontaine Trailer Company - Incorrect Wiring May Disable ABS

Published: August 29, 2025Recall ID: 25V560000Category: vehiclesCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Driving without a functioning anti-lock brake system may result in the trailer not braking as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product Description & Identification

Fontaine Trailer Company (Fontaine Trailer) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Fontaine HCIFL12SAT and HCIFL82CTA forklift trailers. 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) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Affected Products

Incorrect Wiring May Disable ABS

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
SubjectIncorrect Wiring May Disable ABS
Nhtsa id25V560000
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Recall link › Urlhttps://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V560000
Recall link › DescriptionGo to Recall
Recall typeVehicle
Do not driveNo
ManufacturerFontaine Trailer Company
Defect summaryFontaine Trailer Company (Fontaine Trailer) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Fontaine HCIFL12SAT and HCIFL82CTA forklift trailers. 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) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Corrective actionFontaine Trailer will rewire the cable connections, free of charge. Owners may contact Fontaine Trailer customer service at 1-800-821-6535, option 5.
Consequence summaryDriving without a functioning anti-lock brake system may result in the trailer not braking as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Mfr campaign numberWabco Lift Axle
Potentially affected35
Report received date2025-08-29T00:00:00.000
Fire risk when parkedNo

Overview

  • Recalling FirmFontaine Trailer Company
  • Risk LevelSERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Official Agency Alert