2009 Freightliner M2 | 2010 Freightliner M2 | 2008 Freightliner M2 | 2007 Freightliner M2 | 2006 Freightliner M2 | 2012 Freightliner M2 | 2013 Freightliner M2 | 2014 Freightliner M2 | 2015 Freightliner M2 | 2011 Freightliner M2 — Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
Published April 14, 2015 · Recall initiated: April 14, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V220000, published April 14, 2015. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2009 Freightliner M2 | 2010 Freightliner M2 | 2008 Freightliner M2 | 2007 Freightliner M2 | 2006 Freightliner M2 | 2012 Freightliner M2 | 2013 Freightliner M2 | 2014 Freightliner M2 | 2015 Freightliner M2 | 2011 Freightliner M2 — Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Model
- M2
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2009 FREIGHTLINER M2 | 2010 FREIGHTLINER M2 | 2008 FREIGHTLINER M2 | 2007 FREIGHTLINER M2 | 2006 FREIGHTLINER M2 | 2012 FREIGHTLINER M2 | 2013 FREIGHTLINER M2 | 2014 FREIGHTLINER M2 | 2015 FREIGHTLINER M2 | 2011 FREIGHTLINER M2
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2009 Freightliner M2 | 2010 Freightliner M2 | 2008 Freightliner M2 | 2007 Freightliner M2 | 2006 Freightliner M2 | 2012 Freightliner M2 | 2013 Freightliner M2 | 2014 Freightliner M2 | 2015 Freightliner M2 | 2011 Freightliner M2 — Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V220000 on April 14, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FREIGHTLINER. Model: M2.