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Freightliner Business Class M2 recall 26V066000 - Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
NHTSA · February 4, 2026
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V066000 (Freightliner), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 280.
- Component: Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion).
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Source ID
- 26V066000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 496 recall campaigns from Daimler Trucks North America, LLC since 2010, 19 of them reported in 2026 so far.
- At 280 vehicles, it is larger than 43% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
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.
Corrective action
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | Business Class M2 | 2024 |
| Freightliner | Business Class M2 | 2025 |
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