Freightliner Business Class M2 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 25, 2025

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recalls 2025–2026 Freightliner, Western Star — 7 models

Recall number

25V187000

Brand / firm

Freightliner, Western Star

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,968 units

Why it was recalled

Brake lights that fail increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.