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Freightliner M2 Recall 15V220: Brake lights may not light when air pressure drops

NHTSA campaign 15V220, reported April 14, 2015, 3,571 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain trucks modified by Fontaine Modification to have dual steering may have brake lights that do not illuminate when the primary brake air supply falls below 6 psi. In that situation the truck relies on the secondary brake air system, and the brake lights may stay off when the brakes are applied. The vehicle then fails to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121 for air brake systems, which increases the risk of a crash because following drivers may not see that you are braking.

Fontaine will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will install a repair kit to resolve the problem at no cost to you. If you own or operate one of these trucks, you can contact Fontaine customer service at 1-800-366-8246 for more information. You should also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls on the NHTSA website.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V220Fontaine Modification
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Problem
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."
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Freightliner M22006200720082009201020112012201320142015