Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 26V066000

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2026-02-04.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V066000

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Component
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Manufacturer
FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO.
Vehicles affected
280
Reported to NHTSA
2026-02-04
Owners notified
2026-02-26

Defect description

Fontaine Modification Company (Fontaine Modification) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been assembled with insufficient oil.

Safety risk

A lack of lubrication may cause binding gears and difficulty steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Fontaine Modification will inspect and replace the steering gearbox as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 26, 2026. Owners may contact Fontaine Modification customer service at 1-800-366-8246.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
FREIGHTLINER Business Class M22025 2024

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.