Exterior Lighting:headlights

NHTSA recall 26V475000 · announced July 22, 2026 · filed by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · 23,276 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

Insufficient low beam headlight illumination can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will update the headlight software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1036.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2026 Fccc S2c
• 2027 Fccc S2c
• 2026 Fccc S2rv
• 2027 Fccc S2rv
• 2026 Freightliner Business Class M2
• 2027 Freightliner Business Class M2
• 2026 Freightliner Em2
• 2027 Freightliner Em2

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.