NHTSASTEERING
FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO. - Insufficient Oil in Steering Gear Box May Cause Gear...
Published: February 4, 2026Recall ID: 26V066000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A lack of lubrication may cause binding gears and difficulty steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Insufficient Oil in Steering Gear Box May Cause Gears to Bind
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Insufficient Oil in Steering Gear Box May Cause Gears to Bind |
| Nhtsa id | 26V066000 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V066000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO. |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 44.64 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A lack of lubrication may cause binding gears and difficulty steering, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Potentially affected | 280 |
| Report received date | 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |