2015 Fontaine Revolution | 2017 Fontaine Revolution | 2016 Fontaine Revolution — Parking brake
Published July 1, 2016 · Recall initiated: July 1, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V494000, published July 1, 2016. Recalling firm: Fontaine Trailer Company; 2015 Fontaine Revolution | 2017 Fontaine Revolution | 2016 Fontaine Revolution — Parking brake.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FONTAINE
- Model
- REVOLUTION
- Manufacturer
- Fontaine Trailer Company
- Lot
- 2015 FONTAINE REVOLUTION | 2017 FONTAINE REVOLUTION | 2016 FONTAINE REVOLUTION
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Fontaine Revolution | 2017 Fontaine Revolution | 2016 Fontaine Revolution — Parking brake recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V494000 on July 1, 2016. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FONTAINE. Model: REVOLUTION.