Recall 14V398000: 2015 Fontaine Magnitude 100

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Jul 2, 2014
Vehicles affected
2
Models
1
Initiated by
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.

Notes

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.

Affected vehicles

  • 2015 Fontaine Magnitude 100

Details

NHTSA campaign
14V398000
Manufacturer
Fontaine Heavy-Haul
Owner letters
Jul 31, 2014
Components
Structure:frame and members (Body & Structure); Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly (Suspension)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology