Fontaine Revolution recalled over injury risk

Recall date

July 1, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Fontaine Trailer Company recalls 2015–2017 Fontaine Revolution

Recall number

16V494000

Brand / firm

Fontaine

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,106 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.