Freightliner M2: Exterior lighting — switch

Affects Freightliner M2 · 2006–2015 — about 4K vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational