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Automotive · United States · 2025-08-29

Fontaine Trailer Company forklift trailers missing auto lift valve

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-08-29
Manufacturer	Fontaine Trailer Company
Models affected	FORKLIFT TRAILER HCIFL12SAT, FORKLIFT TRAILER HCIFL82CTA
Model year	2025-2026, 2025-2026
Units affected	35
Defect	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."_x000D_ Driving without a functioning anti-lock brake system may result in the trailer not braking as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Remedy	Fontaine Trailer will rewire the cable connections, free of charge. Owners may contact Fontaine Trailer customer service at 1-800-821-6535, option 5.
Recall number	25V560000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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