StructureRecall 15V-352 · 2016 Fontaine Revolution
Fontaine Trailer Company recall 15V-352 covers 159 2016 Fontaine Revolution for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on June 8, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q4) shows 99% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V352000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Fontaine Trailer Company (Fontaine) is recalling certain model year 2016 Revolution flat deck platform and step deck platform semi-trailers manufactured April 20, 2015, to May 13, 2015. In the affected trailers, the hardened washers used in the bolted connections that secure the upper coupler, landing gear and suspensions to the trailer sub-frame may crack.
The risk
Failure of the washers can cause the bolted joints to loosen, causing detachment of the trailer's structural components, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Fontaine will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected washers as well as the nuts and bolts used in the connections, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Fontaine customer service at 1-205-485-1300.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
99%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 20, 2015 to May 13, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.