Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Recall 26V-066 · 2024–2025 Freightliner Business Class M2
FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO. recall 26V-066 covers 280 2024–2025 Freightliner Business Class M2 for a steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) problem, reported to NHTSA on February 4, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 46% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V066000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A lack of lubrication may cause binding gears and difficulty steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
46%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 22 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 20, 2024 to January 15, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.