NHTSA Recall 23V368000: Exterior lighting
Fontaine Trailer Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 545 vehicles. It affects 2023–2024 Fontaine Container Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V368000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | May 25, 2023 |
| Owner notification | June 5, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Fontaine Trailer Company (Fontaine Trailer) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Fontaine HACCFON51CTS 40-foot container trailers. The trailers may be missing the rear reflex reflectors. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk
Missing rear reflex reflectors reduce the trailer's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Fontaine will provide the reflex reflectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2023. Owners may contact Fontaine Trailer customer service at 1-800-821-6535, option 5.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V368000
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.