2009 FREIGHTLINER M2 RECALL - #10V444000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FONTAINE MODIFICATION IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 FREIGHTLINER M2 VEHICLES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH DUEL STEERING COMPONENTS. THE ROUTING OF THE AIR HOSES, WITHIN THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM, THAT CONTROL THE BRAKES ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE TRUCK MAY HAVE BEEN DONE IMPROPERLY.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2009 FREIGHTLINER M2 |
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| Manufacturer |
FONTAINE MODIFICATION |
| Manufactured between |
4/15/2009 - 5/7/2010 |
| Recalled on |
9/30/2010 |
| Influenced by |
FONTAINE MODIFICATION |
| Owners Notified on |
10/5/2010 |
| # Affected |
308 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
FONTAINE MODIFICATION IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 FREIGHTLINER M2 VEHICLES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH DUEL STEERING COMPONENTS. THE ROUTING OF THE AIR HOSES, WITHIN THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM, THAT CONTROL THE BRAKES ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE TRUCK MAY HAVE BEEN DONE IMPROPERLY. |
| Consequences |
THE AIR HOSES ROUTED VERY CLOSE TO THE TURBO OUTLET CAN CAUSE THE LINES TO BLISTER, THEN MELT AND DEVELOP AIR LEAKS THAT MAY LEAD TO BRAKE LOCK UP INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW HOSES AND HEAT PROTECTIVE THERMAL WRAP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FONTAINE MODIFICATION AT 704-409-1613. |
| Notes |
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
| See also |
2009 FREIGHTLINER M2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, QUICK RELEASE VALVE
2009 FREIGHTLINER M2 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2009 FREIGHTLINER M2 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2009 FREIGHTLINER M2 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
2009 FREIGHTLINER M2 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2009 FREIGHTLINER M2 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2009 FREIGHTLINER M2 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2009 FREIGHTLINER M2 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2009 FREIGHTLINER M2 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2009 FREIGHTLINER M2 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2009 FREIGHTLINER M2 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2009 FREIGHTLINER M2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2009 FREIGHTLINER M2 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2009 FREIGHTLINER M2 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2009 FREIGHTLINER M2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
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