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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V398000

2015 Fontaine Magnitude 100 — Structure: frame and members

Published July 3, 2014 · Recall initiated: July 2, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V398000, published July 3, 2014 and initiated July 2, 2014. Recalling firm: Fontaine Heavy-Haul; 2015 Fontaine Magnitude 100 — Structure: frame and members.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
FONTAINE
Model
MAGNITUDE 100
Manufacturer
Fontaine Heavy-Haul
Lot
2015 FONTAINE MAGNITUDE 100
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2015 Fontaine Magnitude 100 — Structure: frame and members recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V398000 on July 3, 2014. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FONTAINE. Model: MAGNITUDE 100.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)