NHTSASTRUCTURE
Fontaine Trailer Company - Do Not Drive: Main Beams May Crack
Published: May 8, 2026Recall ID: 26V291000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A cracked beam may break, resulting in a loss of load support and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Product Description & Identification
Fontaine Trailer Company (Fontaine Trailer) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Fusion flatbed trailers. The main beams may have been contaminated with hydrogen during the galvanization process, causing the beams to crack.
Affected Products
Do Not Drive: Main Beams May Crack
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Do Not Drive: Main Beams May Crack |
| Nhtsa id | 26V291000 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V291000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | Yes |
| Manufacturer | Fontaine Trailer Company |
| Defect summary | Fontaine Trailer Company (Fontaine Trailer) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Fusion flatbed trailers. The main beams may have been contaminated with hydrogen during the galvanization process, causing the beams to crack. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A cracked beam may break, resulting in a loss of load support and increasing the risk of a crash or injury. |
| Potentially affected | 247 |
| Report received date | 2026-05-08T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |