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- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain flat trailers built between September 30, 2013 and September 28, 2015 may have welds that crack where a structural support member attaches to the frame hanger. If the welds crack, the structural member may also crack and separate from the frame hanger, causing the slider box to fail. That failure could increase the risk of a crash.
Owners will be notified by Fontaine Trailer Company. Dealers will inspect the trailer and repair any cracks as needed, and additional reinforcing components will be added. All repairs are free of charge.
If you own an affected trailer, contact Fontaine customer service at 1-205-485-1300 to arrange the free inspection and repair. You can also check your trailer's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Fontaine Revolution | 201420152016 |
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