Fontaine Trailer Company | NHTSA Recall #15V352000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V352000 by Fontaine Trailer Company. Affecting model year 2016 revolution flat deck platform and step deck platform semi-trailers manufactured april 20, 2015, to may 13, 2015 Includes 159 affected units, Bolted Connections may Loosen from Cracked Washers, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2016 revolution flat deck platform and step deck platform semi-trailers manufactured april 20, 2015, to may 13, 2015

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V352000
Manufacturer: Fontaine Trailer Company
Report Received Date: 2015-06-08T00:00:00
Subject: Bolted connections may loosen from cracked washers
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 159

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 99.37

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 15V352000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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