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SevereNHTSA·26V291000·Announced 2026-05-07

Fontaine Recalls 2025-2026 Fusion Flatbed Trailers Due to Cracked Beams

Fontaine Trailer Company is recalling 2025-2026 Fusion flatbed trailers because hydrogen contamination during galvanization may cause main beams to crack, risking load loss and crashes.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (cracked main beams) that may break and result in a loss of load support, increasing the risk of a crash or injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Fontaine Trailer Company is recalling certain 2025-2026 Fusion flatbed trailers. The recall involves 247 units where the main beams may have been contaminated with hydrogen during the galvanization process. This contamination can cause the beams to crack.

A cracked beam may break, resulting in a loss of load support and increasing the risk of a crash or injury. The defect is located in the frame and members of the trailer structure.

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.

The recalled product

Product
FONTAINE FUSION FLAT BED TRAILER
Brand
FONTAINE
Manufacturer
Fontaine Trailer Company
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
247

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • FUSION FLAT BED TRAILER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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