Safety Recall NHTSA · 26V066000 Reported February 4, 2026

Insufficient oil in steering gear box may cause gears to bind

Q: What is recall 26V066000?

NHTSA recall 26V066000 was issued by Fontaine Modification Co. on February 4, 2026. It addresses: Insufficient oil in steering gear box may cause gears to bind. The recall affects approximately 280 vehicles , with the defect involving the Steering component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Fontaine Modification Co. · Steering · 280 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

26V066000

Manufacturer

Fontaine Modification Co.

Component

Steering

Vehicles Affected

280

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

February 4, 2026

Completion Rate

38.93

Defect Summary

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.

Safety 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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Fontaine Modification Co. dealer and reference recall ID 26V066000 .
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 26V066000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 26V066000?

NHTSA recall 26V066000 was issued by Fontaine Modification Co. on February 4, 2026. It addresses: Insufficient oil in steering gear box may cause gears to bind. The recall affects approximately 280 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Fontaine Modification Co. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26V066000 or the manufacturer campaign number shown above. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.