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
makesAndModelsmodel 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.