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Fontaine Trailer - Do not drive: main beams may crack

Official notice

8 May 2026

Last checked

14 Oct 2026

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An official NHTSA notice concerns Fontaine Trailer - Do not drive: main beams may crack. The official notice reports a vehicle defect. This could increase the risk of a crash or injury. Published 2026-05-13.

What to do now

Follow the interim precautions in the official notice until the recall repair is completed. Arrange a free inspection and replacement as directed in the official notice. Read the official NHTSA notice for the full instructions.

Units affected

257

Recall number

26V291

Official notice

2026-05-13

The hazard

Park the vehicle

The official notice reports a vehicle defect. This could increase the risk of a crash or injury.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.

Years

2025-2026

Recall Numbers

26V291

Campaign Numbers

26V291

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Affected products

Product 1

Fontaine Trailer Company — Do Not Drive: Main Beams May Crack

Units affected

257

Risk / hazard

The official notice reports a vehicle defect. This could increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

US · United States

Affected area 1

US · United States

Company & contacts

Manufacturer

Not provided

Phone

Not provided

Brand: Fontaine Trailer. Contact: Fontaine trailer company.

Source & status

Source

Tier

official

Category

VEHICLES

Classification

Type D

App estimate

high

Recall details

Recall number

26V291

Campaign number

26V291

Units affected

257

Classification

Type D

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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