Steering:linkages

NHTSA campaign 15V679000 · announced October 20, 2015 · filed by Fontaine Modification · 358 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2014 Freightliner M2
• 2015 Freightliner M2
• 2016 Freightliner M2

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.