Fontaine Trailer Company | NHTSA Recall #15V708000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V708000 by Fontaine Trailer Company. Affecting model year 2014-2016 revolution flat trailers manufactured september 30, 2013, to september 28, 2015 Includes 552 affected units, Welds for Structural Member may Crack, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014-2016 revolution flat trailers manufactured september 30, 2013, to september 28, 2015

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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."

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V708000
Manufacturer: Fontaine Trailer Company
Report Received Date: 2015-10-27T00:00:00
Subject: Welds for structural member may crack
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 552

Details

MFR Campaign Number: Slider Enhancement
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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."

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 52.01

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NHTSA ID: 15V708000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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