Recall 14V398 affects 2 2015 Fontaine Magnitude 100 trailers with underwelded bogie axle structures. Fontaine ships them back for free repair.
Fontaine is recalling 2 2015 Magnitude 100 lowbed trailers because key bogie axle structures and rear attachment lugs did not receive enough welds. The components can separate from the main structure and increase the risk of a crash; Fontaine dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge once it is available.
Does this recall apply to your specific vehicle?
The official, free per-VIN recall check is run by NHTSA. Enter your VIN and we'll forward you directly — and add you to a free watchlist so you hear about new recalls for your vehicle.
Check my VIN at NHTSARecallNotify doesn't check your VIN — NHTSA's official tool does. We use your email only to alert you to new recalls.
Watch this vehicle for recalls
Add it to your free watchlist and we will alert you as new federal recalls are posted for your year, make and model. New-recall alerts are rolling out now.
You are on the watchlist.
We will email you as new federal recalls are posted for your vehicle.
What's wrong?
The 2015 Fontaine Magnitude 100 uses bogie axle structures to carry the trailer's load and keep the wheels aligned under the lowbed frame. The front bogie axle weldment is the welded assembly at the front of that axle group, while the rear bogie axle structure and attachment lugs connect the rear axle area back to the main frame. Those welds are supposed to hold the axle hardware to the trailer structure under normal road and load forces.
On affected trailers, the front bogie axle weldment, rear bogie axle structure, and rear bogie attachment lugs did not receive enough welds. With less welded material holding those parts in place, the axle-related components can separate from the main structure. That turns a frame and suspension connection problem into a structural failure point.
There is no warning sign before failure. Do not rely on a noise, handling change, or visible symptom to confirm whether this recall applies.
Who's affected?
The scope is narrow, but it covers the frame structure and rear axle assembly on the same trailer model.
| 2015 Fontaine Magnitude 100 | body or structural component |
|---|---|
| 2015 Fontaine Magnitude 100 | rear suspension |
| Units affected | 2 |
Not every 2015 Fontaine Magnitude 100 trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
On an affected 2015 Magnitude 100 trailer, components that separate from the main structure increase the risk of a crash. Use the trailer cautiously and schedule the repair so Fontaine can confirm the structure is secure. Repair will be free at any franchised Fontaine dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Fontaine Magnitude 100 is included in this recall.
- Contact Fontaine customer service at 1-205-467-6171 for instructions on shipping the trailer back for the free weld repair.
- Reference recall number 14V398 when you call so Fontaine can match the trailer to the correct repair process.
- Ask Fontaine how to handle the trailer before repair if the bogie axle weldment, rear bogie axle structure, or rear bogie attachment lugs show separation or damage.
- Keep repair paperwork after Fontaine completes the weld service that secures the bogie axle structures and attachment lugs to the main structure.
What happens at the repair
For campaign 14V398, the repair path sends affected 2015 Magnitude 100 trailers back to Fontaine. Fontaine's filing says the company repairs the trailer free of charge after owner notification. The repair should address the front bogie axle weldment, rear bogie axle structure, and rear bogie attachment lugs that lacked enough welds. The recall began in July 2014, but the current remedy status is not listed as available here, so confirm the repair opening and shipping instructions before moving the trailer.
Timeline
| July 2, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 31, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V398?
Recall 14V398 covers 2 2015 Fontaine Magnitude 100 lowbed trailers with missing welds on bogie axle and attachment structures. Those parts can separate from the main trailer structure, increasing crash risk. Fontaine will repair the affected trailers for free.
What should I do if my 2015 Fontaine Magnitude 100 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 14V398. If it is, contact Fontaine Heavy-Haul at 1-205-467-6171 and reference recall 14V398. The remedy calls for the affected trailer to be shipped back to Fontaine for a free repair.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Fontaine's remedy states that affected Magnitude 100 trailers will be repaired free of charge. Ask Fontaine how shipping and repair logistics are handled for your trailer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is component separation from the trailer's main structure. The recall identifies missing welds on the front bogie axle weldment, rear bogie axle structure, and rear bogie attachment lugs. If those components separate, crash risk increases.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V398000 |
|---|---|
| Fontaine customer service | 1-205-467-6171 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V398 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V398000 |
Source documents
-
Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →