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NHTSARecalled Jun 8, 2015 · #15V352000

Bolted Connections may Loosen from Cracked Washers

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. 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.

Product details

Product
Bolted Connections may Loosen from Cracked Washers
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Fontaine Trailer Company
Model numbers
2016 Revolution
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice