# FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO.: Insufficient Oil in Steering Gear Box May Cause Gears to Bind (26V066000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 35/100

| 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. |

## Why this score
- Safety-critical component (steering).
- 280 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V066000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.