Fontaine Modification | NHTSA Recall #15V679000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V679000 by Fontaine Modification. Affecting 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 Includes 358 affected units, Steering System may Bind or Lock Up, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V679000
Manufacturer: Fontaine Modification
Report Received Date: 2015-10-20T00:00:00
Subject: Steering system may bind or lock up
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 358

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: A momentary loss of steering or steering lock up increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 60.89

Metadata

SID: row-m36i-dsy5-sux7
NHTSA ID: 15V679000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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