FREIGHTLINER 2009 FREIGHTLINER M2 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2009 FREIGHTLINER M2
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2009
Fontaine Modification is recalling certain 2009 FREIGHTLINER M2 vehicles due to exterior lighting:brake lights:switch issues. 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 brake.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026