FREIGHTLINER M2 2009: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V220000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | M2 | 2009 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-06-12 | 2015-04-14 | 2015-04-14 |
Production Dates: 2006-01-02 - 2015-01-23
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3571
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
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."
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.
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.
