Fontaine Trailer Company | NHTSA Recall #16V494000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V494000 by Fontaine Trailer Company. Affecting model year 2015-2017 revolution trailers manufactured february 17, 2014, to april 11, 2016, equipped with certain bendix sr5 spring brake valves Includes 1,106 affected units, Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2015-2017 revolution trailers manufactured february 17, 2014, to april 11, 2016, equipped with certain bendix sr5 spring brake valves
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.