Freightliner M2 (2014-2016): Steering
Recall 15V679000 · Oct 20, 2015 · Fontaine Modification
358
vehicles affected
358
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V679000
- Date
- Oct 20, 2015
- Maker
- Fontaine Modification
- Units affected
- 358
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Linkages
- Model years
- 2014-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A momentary loss of steering or steering lock up increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | M2 | 2014-2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V679000?
1 model: Freightliner M2 (2014-2016), about 358 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V679000?
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.
What can happen?
A momentary loss of steering or steering lock up increases the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.