Missing welds could cause detachment of axles
Defect Summary
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 Consequence
Separation of the components from the main structure increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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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FAQ: Recall 14V398000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V398000?
NHTSA recall 14V398000 was issued by Fontaine Heavy-haul on July 2, 2014. It addresses: Missing welds could cause detachment of axles. The recall affects approximately 2 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Fontaine Heavy-haul dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V398000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.