Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FONTAINE
Model Of Vehicle
MAGNITUDE 100
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
14V398000
Component Description
Structure:Frame And Members
Effect Of Defect
Separation Of The Components From The Main Structure Increases The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Fontaine Heavy-Haul
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2
Date Owners Notified
20140731
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Fontaine Heavy-Haul
Date Report Received
20140702