Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 25V504000

Steering

FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2025-08-06.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V504000

Steering

Component
Steering
Manufacturer
FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO.
Vehicles affected
176
Reported to NHTSA
2025-08-06
Owners notified
2025-09-03

Defect description

Fontaine Modification Company (Fontaine Modification) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles. Welds may crack and fail, allowing the Intermediate steering shaft assembly to detach from the steering column.

Safety risk

A steering shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Fontaine Modification will replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 3, 2025. Owners may contact Fontaine Modification customer service at 1-800-366-8246.

Scope of coverage

3 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
FREIGHTLINER Business Class M22024 2023 2022

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.