NHTSAGeneral Alert
FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO. - Intermediate Steering Shaft Welds May Fail
Published: August 6, 2025Recall ID: 25V504000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A steering shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Intermediate Steering Shaft Welds May Fail
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Intermediate Steering Shaft Welds May Fail |
| Nhtsa id | 25V504000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V504000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO. |
| Defect 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. |
| Completion rate | 42.61 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A steering shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Potentially affected | 176 |
| Report received date | 2025-08-06T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |