NHTSA Recall 14V398000: Frame and members (structure) and non-powered axle assembly (suspension)
Fontaine Heavy-Haul reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2 vehicles. It affects 2015 Fontaine Magnitude 100.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V398000 |
|---|---|
| Components | STRUCTURE › FRAME AND MEMBERS; SUSPENSION › REAR › AXLE › NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | July 2, 2014 |
| Owner notification | July 31, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Separation of the components from the main structure increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V398000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Fontaine Magnitude 100 | 2015 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.