CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
- 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.
- Risk
- A lack of lubrication may cause binding gears and difficulty steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The steering gearbox assembly on certain Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles may have been built with insufficient oil. Without adequate lubrication, the internal gears can bind, making the vehicle harder to steer and increasing the risk of a crash.
If your vehicle is affected, Fontaine Modification Company will inspect the steering gearbox and replace it as necessary, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed February 26, 2026. You can also contact Fontaine Modification customer service at 1-800-366-8246, and check your VIN for open recalls at CarRecallWatch.com or NHTSA's recall lookup.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 20242025 |
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