Fontaine Trailer Company: Safety Recalls in 2016

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Fontaine Trailer Company in 2016. See the detail of the recall below.

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July 1, 2016

(Campaign #: Bendix 16E-045)

Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve

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.

NHTSA ID: 16V494000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1,106

Consequence Summary:

If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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