Fontaine Modification: Safety Recalls in 2015

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Fontaine Modification in 2015. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 20, 2015

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Steering System may Bind or Lock Up

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.

NHTSA ID: 15V679000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 358

Consequence Summary:

A momentary loss of steering or steering lock up increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 60.89

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April 14, 2015

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Brake Lights may not Illuminate/FMVSS 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."

NHTSA ID: 15V220000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 3,571

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 11.51

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