Fontaine Trailer Company: Safety Recalls in 2015

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Fontaine Trailer Company in 2015. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 27, 2015

(Campaign #: Slider Enhancement)

Welds for Structural Member may Crack

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.

NHTSA ID: 15V708000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 552

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."

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 52.01

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September 3, 2015

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Suspension Member Disconnection

Fontaine Trailer Company (Fontaine) is recalling certain model year 2015 Traverse HT trailers manufactured March 4, 2015, to August 6, 2015. The affected trailers have a suspension member that may separate from the trailer as a result of cracks in the trailer.

NHTSA ID: 15V557000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 23

Consequence Summary:

If the suspension member separates from the trailer, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Fontaine has notified owners and has installed additional reinforcing pieces, free of charge. The recall began September 2, 2015. Owners may contact Fontaine customer service at 1-205-485-1375.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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June 8, 2015

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Bolted Connections may Loosen from Cracked Washers

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.

NHTSA ID: 15V352000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 159

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 99.37

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