NHTSA safety recall

Recall 25V504000

Steering — Freightliner · reported 6 Aug 2025 · 176 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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.

The risk

A steering shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

NHTSA campaign
25V504000
Filed by
Fontaine Modification Co.
Report received
6 Aug 2025
Owners notified
3 Sep 2025
Potentially affected
176

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2022 Freightliner Business Class M2 2023 Freightliner Business Class M2 2024 Freightliner Business Class M2

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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