Safety Recall NHTSA · 99E044000 Reported December 10, 1999

Fontaine/power inverter

Q: What is recall 99E044000?

NHTSA recall 99E044000 was issued by Fontaine Modification Co. on December 10, 1999. It addresses: Fontaine/power inverter. The recall affects approximately 49 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Fontaine Modification Co. · N/A · 49 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

99E044000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Fontaine Modification Co.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

December 10, 1999

Defect Summary

Equipment description: trace model t-1112-sb power inverter installed by fontaine on heavy truck tractors. the power inverter installed may have a problem with the battery cable connection.

Safety Consequence

It is possible for the cable to ground against the truck frame, shorting the vehicle electrical system and resulting in a loss of electrical power.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the main battery cable feed to the inverter fuse on involved vehicles.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Fontaine Modification Co. dealer and reference recall ID 99E044000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 99E044000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 99E044000?

NHTSA recall 99E044000 was issued by Fontaine Modification Co. on December 10, 1999. It addresses: Fontaine/power inverter. The recall affects approximately 49 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Fontaine Modification Co. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 99E044000 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.