FONTAINE REVOLUTION 2014: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V708000

Make Model Year
FONTAINE REVOLUTION 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-12-15 2015-10-27 2015-10-27

Production Dates: 2013-09-30 - 2015-09-28

Manufacturers Involved: Fontaine Trailer Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: Slider Enhancement

Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 552

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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."

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.