Brake lights: switchRecall 15V-220 · 2006–2015 Freightliner M2
Fontaine Modification recall 15V-220 covers 3,571 2006–2015 Freightliner M2 for a brake lights: switch problem, reported to NHTSA on April 14, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q3) shows 12% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V220000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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."
The 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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
12%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.