2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STEERING
Posted on: 2016-10-03
Description
Fontaine modification (fontaine) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 fontaine-modified peterbilt 220 and kenworth 370 dual-steer vehicles manufactured september 30, 2013, to august 22, 2016. The right hand side steering may fail due to an improperly press-fitted steering shaft.
Consequence
Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Fontaine will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin october 24, 2016. Owners may contact fontaine customer service at 1-704-409-1614.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - STEERING
Posted on: 2016-10-03
Description
Fontaine modification (fontaine) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 fontaine-modified peterbilt 220 and kenworth 370 dual-steer vehicles manufactured september 30, 2013, to august 22, 2016. The right hand side steering may fail due to an improperly press-fitted steering shaft.
Consequence
Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Fontaine will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on november 2, 2016. Owners may contact fontaine customer service at 1-704-409-1614.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.