NHTSA recall campaign

15V679000

Steering › Linkages

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3Affected configurations shown358Potential units affected60.9%Latest completion context
ComponentSteering › Linkages
Report receivedAug 10, 2016
Investigations linked0
Indexed communications sampled0
What can happen

Safety consequence

A momentary loss of steering or steering lock up increases the risk of a crash.

What fixes it

Official remedy

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.

Recall lifecycle

Repair completion history

Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.

2015-4
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2016-1
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2016-2
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2016-3
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2016-4
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2017-1
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Affected vehicles

Vehicle configurations connected to 15V679000

Owner action

Campaign pages describe the public recall record. To determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall, use your VIN and verify the current status through NHTSA.

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