NHTSA Campaign 25V504000

STEERING

Issued by FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO. · Reported Aug 6, 2025 · 176 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Fontaine Modification Company (Fontaine Modification) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles. Welds may crack and fail, allowing the Intermediate steering shaft assembly to detach from the steering column.

Consequence

A steering shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Fontaine Modification will replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 3, 2025. Owners may contact Fontaine Modification customer service at 1-800-366-8246.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2022 176
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2023 176
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2024 176

Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V504000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.