FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO.: Insufficient Oil in Steering Gear Box May Cause Gears to Bind (26V066000)
FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO.: Insufficient Oil in Steering Gear Box May Cause Gears to Bind (26V066000). Its units affected of 280 is below the median of 533 (43rd percentile). Dated 273 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 35/100. As of 2026-11-03, from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov.
Data as of · Compiled by Zalwin from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
units affected: 280 · 43th percentile of 871 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 0.5x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO. |
| Subject | Insufficient Oil in Steering Gear Box May Cause Gears to Bind |
| NHTSA ID | 26V066000 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STEERING |
| Units potentially affected | 280 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| 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. |
| Consequence | 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. |
| units affected percentile | 43th of 871 (median 533, 0.5x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2026-02-04
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-03
- Refunds on request within 14 days
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- Vehicle NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 782
- FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO.'s units affected: 43rd percentile of 871 records
- Timing: Low: older than 30 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every Vehicle peer: $156,400 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
35 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- Safety-critical component (steering).
- 280 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO.?
FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO. recall 26V066000: Insufficient Oil in Steering Gear Box May Cause Gears to Bind, 280 units.
How does FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO. compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
Its units affected of 280 is below the median (43th percentile); smaller records often move faster and face less competition. It is 273 days old; check the official source for later updates before acting. Its Recall Urgency Score of 35/100 is modest; treat it as background rather than a priority.
FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO. vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Amount | Percentile | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO. | Vehicle | 280 | 43rd | 2026-02-04 |
| Forest River Bus, LLC | Vehicle | 490 | 49th | 2026-10-23 |
| Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | Vehicle | 617 | 52nd | 2026-09-17 |
| Roush Performance Products, Inc. | Vehicle | 1,217 | 59th | 2026-04-15 |
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