Fontaine Trailer Company: Do Not Drive: Main Beams May Crack (structure)
Fontaine Trailer Company is recalling certain 2025-2026 Fusion flatbed trailers because the main beams may crack due to hydrogen contamination during manufacturing. A cracked beam could break and cause the trailer to lose its load-carrying ability, potentially leading to a crash. Fontaine Trailer will inspect and replace affected trailers at no cost to owners.
- Recalling firm
- Fontaine Trailer Company
- Product
- Component: STRUCTURE. Fontaine Trailer Company (Fontaine Trailer) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Fusion flatbed trailers. The main beams may have been contaminated with hydrogen during the galvanization process, causing the beams to crack.
- Reason
- A cracked beam may break, resulting in a loss of load support and increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Remedy: Owners are advised not to use their trailer until the remedy is completed. Fontaine Trailer will inspect and replace the trailers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may contact Fontaine Trailer customer service at 1-800-821-6535, option 5.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United States
- Agency
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Recall date
- 2026-05-08
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- Nationwide
Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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