The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·15V708000·Announced 2015-10-27

Fontaine Recalls 2014-2016 Revolution Flat Trailers for Structural Weld Cracks

Fontaine Trailer Company is recalling 2014-2016 Revolution flat trailers because structural welds may crack, potentially causing a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where component failure could increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Fontaine Trailer Company is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Revolution flat trailers manufactured between September 30, 2013, and September 28, 2015. The recall involves 552 units where welds may crack where the structural support member attaches to the frame hanger.

If these welds crack, the structural member may also crack and separate from the frame hanger. This failure of the slider box could increase the risk of a crash.

Fontaine will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers to repair any cracks and add additional reinforcing components. 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FONTAINE REVOLUTION
Brand
FONTAINE
Manufacturer
Fontaine Trailer Company
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
552

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • REVOLUTION

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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