NHTSA Recall 26V066000

Filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Component: Steering. Reported 2026-02-04. An estimated 280 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

Defect

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.

What the manufacturer will 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.

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Vehicles covered by this recall