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HighNHTSA·26V475000·Announced 2026-07-22

Freightliner Trucks Recalled for Low Beam Headlight Software Error

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2026-2027 Freightliner models because a software error may cause low beam headlights to illuminate improperly, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a defect that increases the risk of a crash due to reduced visibility, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026-2027 model year Freightliner EM2, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2RV, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2C, and Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles. The recall involves a software error that may cause the low beam headlights to illuminate improperly.

Insufficient low beam headlight illumination can reduce driver visibility, which increases the risk of a crash. The remedy for this issue is currently under development.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on September 20, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is F1036.

The recalled product

Product
FCCC, FREIGHTLINER S2C, S2RV, BUSINESS CLASS M2, EM2
Brand
FCCC
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
23,276

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • S2C
  • S2RV
  • BUSINESS CLASS M2
  • EM2

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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