United StatesCertain 2024–2025 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles modified by Fontaine Modification Co. are affected; these units were assembled with a steering gearbox that may have insufficient oil. Insufficient lubrication can cause the gears to bind and make steering difficult, increasing the risk of a crash. Fontaine Modification will inspect and replace the steering gearbox as necessary free of charge; owner notification letters were mailed February 26, 2026, and owners may contact Fontaine Modification at 1-800-366-8246.
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V066000
The hazard
A lack of lubrication may cause binding gears and difficulty steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
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.
The official notice
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