Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 15V679000

Steering: linkages

Fontaine Modification filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2015-10-20.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V679000

Steering: linkages

Component
Steering: linkages
Manufacturer
Fontaine Modification
Vehicles affected
358
Reported to NHTSA
2015-10-20
Owners notified
2015-12-18

Defect description

Fontaine Modification is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Freightliner M2 vehicles converted to be equipped with dual steering wheels by Fontaine Modification between March 13, 2014 and September 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, a locating pin in the dual steering linkage may break or fall out resulting in the momentary loss of steering or steering lock up.

Safety risk

A momentary loss of steering or steering lock up increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Fontaine Modification will notify owners and supply a steering linkage locating key remedy kit for Freightliner dealers or authorized service facilities (including the customer's own maintenance shop) to install free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Fontaine Modification customer service at 1-800-366-8246.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

3 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
FREIGHTLINER M22016 2015 2014

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.