2025 Fontaine Forklift Trailer Hcifl82cta problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Air:antilock:control Unit/Module 2025-08-29 · campaign 25V560000 · 35 vehicles
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."
Risk: Driving without a functioning anti-lock brake system may result in the trailer not braking as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Fontaine Trailer will rewire the cable connections, free of charge. Owners may contact Fontaine Trailer customer service at 1-800-821-6535, option 5.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.