HEARTLAND REVOLUTION 2014: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
| Make : HEARTLAND | Model : REVOLUTION | Year : 2014 |
| Build Dates : 2013-09-30 - 2015-09-28 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V708000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2015-12-15 | Date Received by ODI: 2015-10-27 | Date Added to Database: 2015-10-27 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Fontaine Trailer Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: Slider Enhancement | ||
| Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 552 | ||
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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. |
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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. |
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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." |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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