NHTSAEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC - Brake Light Failure from Software Error
Published: March 25, 2025Recall ID: 25V187000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Brake lights that fail increase the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Brake Light Failure from Software Error
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Brake Light Failure from Software Error |
| Nhtsa id | 25V187000 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V187000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 87.45 |
| 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. |
| Consequence summary | Brake lights that fail increase the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | F1018 |
| Potentially affected | 1968 |
| Report received date | 2025-03-25T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
Overview
- Recalling FirmDaimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Risk LevelEXTERIOR LIGHTING