Recall 25V187000: 2026 Freightliner 108SD, 2026 Freightliner 114SD, 2025–2026 Freightliner Business Class M2 +4 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Mar 25, 2025
Vehicles affected
1,968
Models
7
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The 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.

The risk

Brake lights that fail increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Affected vehicles

Details

NHTSA campaign
25V187000
Manufacturer campaign
F1018
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Owner letters
May 15, 2025
Components
Exterior lighting:brake lights (Lighting); Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking (Driver Assistance & Safety Tech)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology