Recall 15V679000: 2014–2016 Freightliner M2

Report received

Oct 20, 2015

Manufacturer

Fontaine Modification

Potentially affected

358vehicles

Model years

2014–2016

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2014 Freightliner M21 complaints
• 2015 Freightliner M21 complaints
• 2016 Freightliner M22 complaints