Vehicle recall 10V444000 · September 23, 2010
2009-2010 Freightliner M2
The routing of the air hoses, within the air brake system, that control the brakes on the right hand side of the truck may have been done improperly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Fontaine modification is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 freightliner M2 vehicles built on freightliner chassis and equipped with duel steering components. The routing of the air hoses, within the air brake system, that control the brakes on the right hand side of the truck may have been done improperly.
- Consequence
- The air hoses routed very close to the turbo outlet can cause the lines to blister, then melt and develop air leaks that may lead to brake lock up increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install new hoses and heat protective thermal wrap free of charge. The safety recall began on October 1, 2010. Owners may contact fontaine modification at 704-409-1613.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V444000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 23, 2010
- Filed by
- FONTAINE MODIFICATION
- Owner notification
- October 5, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 308
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner M2 (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
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