NHTSA Recall 10V444000 |
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Vehicles: Freightliner Business Class M2
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NHTSA Campaign ID number : 10V444000
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
FREIGHTLINER / M2 2009-2010
Manufacturer: FONTAINE MODIFICATION Mfr's Report Date: AUG 31, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V444000
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NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 308
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Remedy:
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 .
| Date | Document Name & Details | Documents |
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| 2010 | Dual Drive Air Line: Inspection & Repair Directions Fontaine Modification NHTSA Recall 10V444000 |  PDF - 189KB - 7 pages |
| 31 August 2010 | PART 573 Defect and Noncompliance Report Fontaine Modification NHTSA Recall 10V444000 | PDF - 2.3MB - 14 pages |
| 30 September 2010 | Rear Suspension Lower Link Brackets To: Dan Jaynes, Fontaine Modification From: Jennifer Timian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA Recall 10V444000 | PDF - 31KB - 3 pages |
| 5 October 2010 | Recall Notification By Fontaine Modification Fontaine Modification NHTSA Recall 10V444000 | PDF - 103KB - 2 pages |
| 12 January 2011 | Vehicle Safety Recall Quarterly Report Information Fontaine Modification Company NHTSA Recall 10V444000 | PDF - 56KB - 2 pages |
| 31 March 2011 | Vehicle Safety Recall Quarterly Report Information Fontaine Modification Company NHTSA Recall 10V444000 | PDF - 14KB - 2 pages |
| 30 June 2011 | Vehicle Safety Recall Quarterly Report Information Fontaine Modification Company NHTSA Recall 10V444000 | PDF - 14KB - 2 pages |
| 30 September 2011 | Vehicle Safety Recall Quarterly Report Information Fontaine Modification Company NHTSA Recall 10V444000 | PDF - 14KB - 2 pages |
| 17 May 2012 | Vehicle Safety Recall Quarterly Report Information Fontaine Modification Company NHTSA Recall 10V444000 | PDF - 25KB - 2 pages |
| 17 May 2012 | Vehicle Safety Recall Quarterly Report Information Fontaine Modification Company NHTSA Recall 10V444000 | PDF - 14KB - 2 pages |