Freightliner recall: Steering
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A momentary loss of steering or steering lock up increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Freightliner M2 2014–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V679000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Fontaine Modification
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 20, 2015
- Owners notified
- Dec 18, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 358
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 13, 2014 to Sep 1, 2015
- Part
- Steering › Linkages
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Freightliner recall: Power train Dec 22, 2023
- Freightliner recall: Engine Nov 2, 2023
- Freightliner recall: Power train Aug 1, 2023
- Fccc / Freightliner / Thomas Built Buses and more recall: Steering Apr 4, 2023
- Fccc / Freightliner recall: Visibility Apr 4, 2023
- Freightliner recall: Steering Feb 20, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.