CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2014-2016 Freightliner M2 trucks converted with dual steering wheels by Fontaine Modification between March 13, 2014 and September 1, 2015 may have a locating pin in the dual steering linkage that can break or fall out. When this happens, the steering may momentarily lose effectiveness or lock up.
A momentary loss of steering or a steering lock-up increases the risk of a crash. If you own an affected vehicle, contact Fontaine Modification customer service at 1-800-366-8246 for details.
The remedy is free: Fontaine Modification will supply a steering linkage locating key remedy kit, to be installed at no charge by a Freightliner dealer or authorized service facility, including your own maintenance shop.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner M2 | 201420152016 |
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