Vehicle recall 25V504000 · August 6, 2025
2022-2024 Freightliner Business Class M2
Welds may crack and fail, allowing the Intermediate steering shaft assembly to detach from the steering column.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V504000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 6, 2025
- Filed by
- FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO.
- Owner notification
- September 3, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 176
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner Business Class M2 (2022-2024): 2024, 2023, 2022
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