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- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026 Freightliner eM2, Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Cascadia, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, and Western Star 49X vehicles. A software error in the advanced signal and actuator module for the automatic emergency braking system may cause the brake lights to fail to illuminate.
- Risk
- Brake lights that fail increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the automatic emergency braking system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1018.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A software error in the advanced signal and actuator module for the automatic emergency braking system can cause the brake lights to fail to illuminate. When brake lights do not come on, drivers behind the vehicle may not realize it is slowing or stopping, which increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy is a free software update to the automatic emergency braking system. Dealers will perform the update at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2025. You can contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712, referencing recall F1018, and you can check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner 108SD | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Freightliner 114SD | 2026 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 20252026 |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2026 |
| Freightliner EM2 | 2026 |
| Western Star 47X | 20252026 |
| Western Star 49X | 20252026 |