Fontaine Forklift Trailer (Fontaine) – Lift Axle Concern (2026)
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2026 FONTAINE FORKLIFT TRAILER HCIFL12SAT
Brand
FONTAINE
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2026
Fontaine Trailer Company is recalling certain 2026 FONTAINE FORKLIFT TRAILER HCIFL12SAT vehicles due to service brakes, air:antilock:control unit/module issues. Driving without a functioning anti-lock brake system may result in the trailer not braking as intended, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Fontaine Trailer Company (Fontaine Trailer) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Fontaine HCIFL12SAT and HCIFL82CTA forklift trailers. The auto lift axle cables may not be installed in the correct ports, which can disable the anti-lock brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Driving without a functioning anti-lock brake system may result in the trailer not braking as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Fontaine Trailer will rewire the cable connections, free of charge. Owners may contact Fontaine Trailer customer service at 1-800-821-6535, option 5.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026