A momentary loss of steering or steering lock up increases the risk of a crash.
A momentary loss of steering or steering lock up increases the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226961-freightliner-m2-2016-recall-steering · Recall date October 20, 2015 · Official notice: NHTSA #15V679000
“FREIGHTLINER M2 (2016) recall — Steering.” GovInfoNow, recall dated October 20, 2015. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226961-freightliner-m2-2016-recall-steering. Based on NHTSA recall 15V679000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V679000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Fontaine Modification to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 15V679000 — Fontaine Modification FREIGHTLINER M2 (2016) recall — Steering Hello, I own a FREIGHTLINER M2 (2016) recall — Steering that is covered by recall 15V679000 from Fontaine Modification. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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