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Daimler Trucks North America, LLC: Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) (2024 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, 2025 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2)

Vehicles & EquipmentSource: NHTSA · Date: 2026-02-04

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Company / brand
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Product
2024 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2; 2025 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
Reason / hazard
A lack of lubrication may cause binding gears and difficulty steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do (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.
Distribution / sold at
Potentially affected: 280
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.
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
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