Steering: linkagesRecall 15V-679 · 2014–2016 Freightliner M2
Fontaine Modification recall 15V-679 covers 358 2014–2016 Freightliner M2 for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on October 20, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q1) shows 61% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V679000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The risk
A momentary loss of steering or steering lock up increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
61%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 13, 2014 to September 1, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.