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- STRUCTURE
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2016 Fontaine Revolution flat deck and step deck semi-trailers built between April 20, 2015 and May 13, 2015 may have hardened washers that can crack in the bolted connections securing the upper coupler, landing gear, and suspensions to the trailer sub-frame. When the washers fail, the bolts can loosen and structural components may detach from the trailer, which increases the risk of a crash.
Fontaine Trailer Company will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will replace the affected washers along with the nuts and bolts used in these connections. The repair is free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015.
If you own an affected trailer, contact Fontaine customer service at 1-205-485-1300 to arrange the repair, and check your trailer's identification number for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Fontaine Revolution | 2016 |
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