Structure: frame and membersRecall 14V-398 · 2015 Fontaine Magnitude 100
Fontaine Heavy-Haul recall 14V-398 covers 2 2015 Fontaine Magnitude 100 for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on July 2, 2014.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V398000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Fontaine Commercial Trailer Inc., doing business as Fontaine Heavy-Haul (Fontaine), is recalling certain 2015 Magnitude 100 lowbed trailers manufactured January 2014 to June 2014. The affected trailer's front bogie axle weldment, rear bogie axle structure, and rear bogie attachment lugs may not have received an adequate number of welds which may result in these components separating from the main structure.
The risk
Separation of the components from the main structure increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Fontaine will notify owners and the affected trailers will be shipped back to Fontaine for repair, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Fontaine Heavy-Haul at 1-205-467-6171.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.