01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2026 Freightliner EM2 recall campaigns
NHTSA 26V475000
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Report received
- July 22, 2026
- Potential units
- 23,276campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Freightliner EM2, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2RV, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2C, and Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles. A software error may cause the low beam headlights to illuminate improperly.
Why it matters: Insufficient low beam headlight illumination can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the headlight software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 20, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1036.
Owner notification: Date not reported · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
NHTSA 25V187000
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Report received
- March 25, 2025
- Potential units
- 1,968campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
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.
Why it matters: Brake lights that fail increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: May 15, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
NHTSA 25V046000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- March 12, 2025
- Potential units
- 810campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Freightliner eCascadia and 2022-2026 Freightliner eM2 trucks. The electric vehicle power distribution module (EVDM) may not be assembled properly, which can cause electrical circuits to disconnect and result in a loss of drive power.
Why it matters: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the EVDM as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1017.
Owner notification: May 20, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH