Freightliner, Western Star recall — Brake Lights

NHTSA · March 25, 2025

• NHTSA recall campaign 25V187000 (Freightliner, Western Star), reported March 25, 2025.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 1,968.
• Component: Brake Lights.
• Details as of July 25, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

March 25, 2025

Recalling firm

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Source ID

25V187000

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Defect

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.

Consequence

Brake lights that fail increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective action

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.

Affected vehicles

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