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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
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Incorrect Wiring May Disable ABS |
| Nhtsa id | 25V560000 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V560000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Fontaine Trailer Company |
| Defect summary | 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." |
| Corrective action | Fontaine Trailer will rewire the cable connections, free of charge. Owners may contact Fontaine Trailer customer service at 1-800-821-6535, option 5. |
| Consequence summary | Driving without a functioning anti-lock brake system may result in the trailer not braking as intended, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | Wabco Lift Axle |
| Potentially affected | 35 |
| Report received date | 2025-08-29T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |