Fontaine Fusion Flatbed Recall: 247 Trailers Grounded for Structural Risk

Key Details Fontaine Trailer has issued a "do not drive" recall affecting 247 Fusion flatbed trailers manufactured between February 28, 2025, and March 31, 2026. The trailers may have weakened main beams due to hydrogen embrittlement introduced during the hot-dip galvanizing process. Why It Matters While only a small number of trailers have shown visible cracking so far, continued operation could allow cracks to propagate and compromise structural integrity. In worst-case scenarios, partial or complete main beam fracturing could occur under load, resulting in loss of load support or catastrophic failure during operation. What You Need to Do If you own an affected trailer, stop using it immediately and await inspection. Fontaine Trailer will inspect and replace trailers at no charge to owners. Notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Contact Fontaine customer service at 1-800-821-6535, option 5, with questions. The NHTSA recall ID is 26V291000. This precautionary measure protects both your safety and cargo integrity while the manufacturer addresses the galvanizing defect.