Parking brakeRecall 16V-494 · 2015–2017 Fontaine Revolution
Fontaine Trailer Company recall 16V-494 covers 1,106 2015–2017 Fontaine Revolution for a parking brake problem, reported to NHTSA on July 1, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 65% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V494000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Fontaine Trailer Company (Fontaine) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Revolution trailers manufactured February 17, 2014, to April 11, 2016, equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves. These brake valves were improperly machined without a radius on the internal check valve seat, causing a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.
The risk
If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
Fontaine will contact owners and Bendix will provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Fontaine Customer Service Department at 1-800-821-6535. Fontaine's number for this recall is Bendix 16E-045.
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
65%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 17, 2014 to April 11, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.