NHTSAEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC - Brake Lights May Fail to Illuminate
Published: July 3, 2024Recall ID: 24V511000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Brake lights that fail to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Freightliner Custom Chassis S2C 106 and 2024-2025 Freightliner Custom Chassis S2RV 106 vehicles. The brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are automatically applied during an active brake assist (ABA) event.
Affected Products
Brake Lights May Fail to Illuminate
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Brake Lights May Fail to Illuminate |
| Nhtsa id | 24V511000 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V511000 |
| 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 2023-2024 Freightliner Custom Chassis S2C 106 and 2024-2025 Freightliner Custom Chassis S2RV 106 vehicles. The brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are automatically applied during an active brake assist (ABA) event. |
| Completion rate | 94.59 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will update the ABA software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1006. |
| Consequence summary | Brake lights that fail to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | F1006 |
| Potentially affected | 37 |
| Report received date | 2024-07-03T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
Overview
- Recalling FirmDaimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Risk LevelEXTERIOR LIGHTING