Daimler Trucks North America Recalls Freightliner Vehicles for Headlight Issue
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DTNA is recalling certain 2026-2027 Freightliner EM2, S2RV, S2C, and Business Class M2 vehicles due to a software error affecting low beam headlights.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on August 8, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
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.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects 186,208 units of the following models:
- 2026-2027 FCCC S2C
- 2026-2027 FCCC S2RV
- 2026-2027 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
- 2026-2027 FREIGHTLINER EM2 NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V475000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1036.
What You Should Do
The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 20, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712.
Why This Matters
Insufficient low beam headlight illumination can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number 26V475000. https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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