Fontaine Modification | NHTSA Recall #15V220000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V220000 by Fontaine Modification. Affecting model year 2006-2015 freightliner m2 trucks manufactured january 2, 2006, to january 23, 2015 and modified by fontaine to have dual steering Includes 3,571 affected units, Brake Lights may not Illuminate/FMVSS 121, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2006-2015 freightliner m2 trucks manufactured january 2, 2006, to january 23, 2015 and modified by fontaine to have dual steering

Defect Summary

Fontaine modification (fontaine) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 freightliner m2 trucks manufactured january 2, 2006, to january 23, 2015 and modified by fontaine to have dual steering. brake lights of the affected vehicles will not illuminate if the primary brake air supply is depleted below 6 psi. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems."

Corrective Action

Fontaine will notify owners, and dealers will install a repair kit to resolve the issue, free of charge. The recallbegan on june 12, 2015. owners may contact fontaine customer service at 1-800-366-8246.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V220000
Manufacturer: Fontaine Modification
Report Received Date: 2015-04-14T00:00:00
Subject: Brake lights may not illuminate/fmvss 121
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 3,571

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Fontaine modification (fontaine) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 freightliner m2 trucks manufactured january 2, 2006, to january 23, 2015 and modified by fontaine to have dual steering. brake lights of the affected vehicles will not illuminate if the primary brake air supply is depleted below 6 psi. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems."
Consequence Summary: If the primary brake air system fails causing the truck to rely on the secondary brake air system, the brakes lights may not illuminate when the brakes are applied, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Fontaine will notify owners, and dealers will install a repair kit to resolve the issue, free of charge. The recallbegan on june 12, 2015. owners may contact fontaine customer service at 1-800-366-8246.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 11.51

Metadata

SID: row-dmwj~i4i6-dybn
NHTSA ID: 15V220000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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