Recall 23V368 covers 545 2023-2024 Fontaine Container Trailer trailers for missing rear reflex reflectors. Repair is free at any franchised Fontaine dealer.
Fontaine is recalling 545 2023-2024 Container Trailer units because rear reflex reflectors are missing from certain trailers, a lighting defect that fails FMVSS 108. Missing rear reflectors make the trailer less visible to other drivers and increase crash risk, and Fontaine dealers will add the reflectors free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The red rear reflex reflector on a 2023-2024 Fontaine Container Trailer is a passive safety part. It does not light up on its own. Instead, it bounces headlight beams from following traffic back toward the driver, which helps outline the rear corners of the trailer when light is low or the trailer is parked.
On affected 40-foot container trailers, the red reflex reflectors at the rear corners were omitted during production. The trailer still has its other exterior lighting equipment, but the missing reflectors leave the rear corners without the passive red reflection required by the federal lighting standard. Fontaine's repair is to install the red reflex reflectors that were left off during production.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or technician would notice the issue only by inspecting the rear corners and seeing that the red reflex reflectors are missing.
Who's affected?
Both model years use the same red reflex reflector listed for the exterior lighting defect.
| 2023 Fontaine Container Trailer | Exterior lighting |
|---|---|
| 2024 Fontaine Container Trailer | Exterior lighting |
| Units affected | 545 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
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?
Missing rear reflex reflectors make the trailer harder for other drivers to see, increasing the risk of a crash. Use extra caution until the reflectors are installed, and schedule the repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Fontaine dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2023-2024 Fontaine Container Trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact Fontaine customer service to get the free rear-reflector remedy that restores trailer visibility.
- Bring the owner letter if you have it, or reference recall number 23V368 when you contact Fontaine.
- Install the Fontaine-provided rear reflex reflectors before regular trailer use.
- Avoid using the trailer in low-light or poor-visibility conditions until the rear reflectors are installed.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Fontaine technician checks the rear of the trailer and installs the missing rear reflex reflectors required for visibility. Fontaine provides the reflectors free of charge, and parts and labor are covered under the recall. If you already paid for a related reflector repair before the recall notice, Fontaine's general reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Contact Fontaine Trailer customer service at 1-800-821-6535, option 5, to ask how to submit the paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 25, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 30, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| June 2, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 5, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
| June 5, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V368?
Recall 23V368 covers 545 2023-2024 Fontaine Container Trailer units that are missing rear reflex reflectors. Missing reflectors reduce the trailer's visibility to other drivers and increase crash risk. Fontaine will provide the reflex reflectors for free.
What should I do if my 2023-2024 Fontaine Container Trailer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 23V368. If it is, contact Fontaine customer service at 1-800-821-6535, option 5, and ask how to receive the free rear reflex reflectors.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Fontaine will provide the rear reflex reflectors free of charge. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to correct safety defects at no cost, and this remedy covers the missing rear reflector equipment listed in recall 23V368.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced visibility from the rear. Without the required rear reflex reflectors, other drivers have less visual warning of the trailer, which increases crash risk. Confirm the VIN and complete the free reflector remedy.
When did Fontaine notify owners?
Fontaine mailed owner notification letters on June 5, 2023. If you bought the trailer used or never received the letter, check your VIN and reference recall 23V368 when you contact Fontaine customer service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V368000 |
|---|---|
| Fontaine customer service | 1-800-821-6535 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V368 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V368000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →