Fontaine Revolution recalled over injury risk

Recall date

June 8, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Fontaine Trailer Company recalls 2016 Fontaine Revolution

Recall number

15V352000

Brand / firm

Fontaine

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 159 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.