BMW M2 2014: STEERING:LINKAGES
| Make : BMW | Model : M2 | Year : 2014 |
| Build Dates : 2014-03-13 - 2015-09-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V679000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2015-12-18 | Date Received by ODI: 2015-10-20 | Date Added to Database: 2015-10-20 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 358 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
A momentary loss of steering or steering lock up increases the risk of a crash. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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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. |
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