NHTSA Recall 15V220000: Switch (exterior lighting) and service brakes, air
Fontaine Modification reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,571 vehicles. It affects 2006–2015 Freightliner M2.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V220000 |
|---|---|
| Components | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS › SWITCH; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Report received | April 14, 2015 |
| Owner notification | June 12, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V220000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.