Recall 18V660 affects 100 2019 Fontaine Infinity trailers for incorrect rear impact guards. Repair is free at any franchised Fontaine dealer.
Fontaine is recalling 100 2019 Fontaine Infinity trailers because customer design changes moved the wheel set forward, leaving rear impact guards that no longer meet rear impact protection standards. In a crash, the incorrect guards provide less protection against a car underriding the trailer and raise the risk of injury to the car driver; the Fontaine dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The rear impact guard on a 2019 Fontaine Infinity trailer is the metal structure at the back of the trailer that helps manage a rear impact. It is part of the trailer structure, and it has to match the trailer layout so the rear protection sits where the safety standard requires it.
These trailers were built with an under ride guard for a wheels back trailer layout. After customer design changes, the wheel set was moved forward, so the trailer no longer fit the wheels back layout used for that guard. That mismatch means the trailers do not comply with FMVSS 223 for rear impact guards and FMVSS 224 for rear impact protection.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner will not feel a change while towing, because the problem is the trailer's build configuration rather than a wear item that gives a noise, light, or handling symptom.
Who's affected?
| 2019 Fontaine Infinity | body or structural component |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 100 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a rear crash, incorrect rear impact guards leave less protection against a car traveling under the trailer, increasing injury risk for the car driver. Until checked and repaired, use normal caution with the trailer and schedule service soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Fontaine dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019 Fontaine Infinity trailer is included in this recall.
- Check whether Fontaine sent the owner notice, then call Fontaine customer service at 1-877-345-9526 if you bought the trailer used or never received it.
- Ask a franchised Fontaine dealer about the free rear-impact-guard update: Fontaine removes the C-channel horizontal member and installs a 4-inch tube with reinforcement gusset.
- Reference recall number 18V660 when you call so the dealer can match the repair to the correct campaign.
- Avoid putting the trailer back in service until Fontaine confirms the rear impact guard repair path for your VIN.
What happens at the repair
Fontaine has identified the dealer fix for the 2019 Infinity trailers in this recall. Once the repair is available for your VIN, a Fontaine technician removes the C-channel style horizontal member from the under ride guard and replaces it with a 4-inch tube and reinforcement gusset. Parts and labor are covered under the recall once the repair opens. Ask the dealer to confirm that the rear impact guard work is open for your trailer before arranging service.
Timeline
| September 14, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| September 24, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V660?
Recall 18V660 covers 100 2019 Fontaine Infinity trailers with rear impact guards that do not meet the required configuration for the trailer design. The repair replaces the C-channel style horizontal member with a 4-inch tube and reinforcement gusset for free.
What should I do if my 2019 Fontaine Infinity is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 18V660. If it is, contact a Fontaine dealer to schedule the rear impact guard repair. Reference recall number 18V660 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Fontaine dealers will remove the C-channel style horizontal member and install the 4-inch tube and reinforcement gusset free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 18V660?
The safety risk is reduced rear impact protection in a crash. The incorrect rear impact guard can fail to adequately reduce the chance of a car traveling under the trailer, increasing injury risk for the car driver.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V660000 |
|---|---|
| Fontaine customer service | 1-877-345-9526 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V660 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V660000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →