The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V504000·Announced 2025-06-08

Freightliner Business Class M2 Steering Shaft Defect Recall

Fontaine Modification is recalling certain 2022-2024 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles because the intermediate steering shaft may detach due to weld failure, potentially causing loss of steering control.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall addresses a structural vehicle defect—weld failure in the steering shaft assembly—that could result in loss of steering control and crash risk. However, no actual injuries or incidents have been reported; the recall is preventive based on the identified hazard, placing it in the High category per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Fontaine Modification Company is recalling certain 2022-2024 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles because welds in the intermediate steering shaft assembly may crack and fail. This defect can cause the steering shaft to detach from the steering column.

If the steering shaft becomes detached, the driver will lose steering control, significantly increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects 176 vehicles from model years 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Owners should expect notification letters beginning September 3, 2025. Fontaine Modification will replace the intermediate steering shaft assembly at no charge. Owners with questions or needing to schedule repairs can contact Fontaine Modification customer service at 1-800-366-8246.

The recalled product

Product
2022 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer
FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO.
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
  • weld-defect
  • steering-failure
Affected units
176

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • BUSINESS CLASS M2

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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