Fontaine recall: Structure
What is wrong
Fontaine Trailer Company (Fontaine) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Revolution flat trailers manufactured September 30, 2013, to September 28, 2015. The affected trailers have welds that may crack where the structural support member attaches to the frame hanger.
What could happen
If the welds crack, the structural member may also crack and the structural support member may separate from the frame hanger resulting in a failure of the slider box, which could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Fontaine will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers and repair any cracks, as necessary. Additional reinforcing components will also be added. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2015. Owners may contact Fontaine customer service at 1-205-485-1300. Fontaine's name for this recall is "Slider Enhancement."
Vehicles covered
- Fontaine Revolution 2014–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V708000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Fontaine Trailer Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 27, 2015
- Owners notified
- Dec 15, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 552
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 30, 2013 to Sep 28, 2015
- Part
- Structure › Frame and members
- Maker's own recall number
- Slider Enhancement
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Fontaine recall: Parking brake Jul 1, 2016
- Fontaine recall: Structure Jun 8, 2015
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.