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NHTSARecalled Apr 14, 2015 · #15V220000

Brake Lights may not Illuminate/FMVSS 121

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
  • Brake Lights may not Illuminate/FMVSS 121
  • 2006-2015 Freightliner M2
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Fontaine Modification
Model numbers
2015 Freightliner
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice