- The problem
- On certain trailers equipped with bendix ec-30t electronic control units (ecu). If the trailer-mounted abs warning lamp circuit experiences an electrical short and the short is not repaired, the high side power switch inside the ecu that controls the illumination of the trailer-mounted abs warning lamp may eventually become thermally stressed and experience an electrical short.
- The risk
- If the power switch shorts, it can result in an over-current condition in the ecu and lead to excessive heat, smoke, and possible fire.
- The fix
- Bendix will provide a remedy kit and detailed instructions and also provide a labor allowance for the repair. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bendix at 1-800-478-1793 or fontaine at 1-205-486-5251.
Vehicle safety record
2000 Fontaine Trailer Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2000 Fontaine Trailer with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2003 for the ABS warning light. For comparison, the 1999 has 3 and the 2001 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Trailer year, for its age
#459 most complained-about 2000 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2000 Fontaine Trailer problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2000 Fontaine Trailer recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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1 complaints about the 2000 Fontaine Trailer
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The fifth wheel separated and the trailer went in another direction. The service shop rebuilt the fifth wheel, but the problem recurred. The fifth wheel was carrying a load at time of both failures. *Ak
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All Trailer yearsQuestions about the 2000 Fontaine Trailer
Does the 2000 Fontaine Trailer have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Fontaine Trailer: ABS warning light (October 2003). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Fontaine Trailer?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1).
How many complaints has the 2000 Fontaine Trailer had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 29, 2003 and the latest on December 29, 2003. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2000 Fontaine Trailer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 58 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Fontaine Trailer year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Fontaine Trailer years have the most complaints?
1999 (3), 1997 (2), 2000 (1). See every Fontaine Trailer year compared.
What should I do if my 2000 Fontaine Trailer has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data