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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 26V066📅 Feb 4, 2026

2024–2025 Freightliner Business Class M2 recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
26V066000
Manufacturer
FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO.
Vehicles affected
280
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Owner phone
1-800-366-8246
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 26, 2026
Built
Jan 1, 2025 – Jan 15, 2025
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 26V066 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V066?

2024–2025 Freightliner Business Class M2. 280 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Freightliner dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-366-8246.