Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #24V668000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 24V668000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 2024-2025 freightliner 108sd, 2022-2025 freightliner 114sd, freightliner business class m2, 2025 freightliner em2, 2020-2025 western star 49x, 2021-2025 western star 47x, and 2022-2025 western star 57x vehicles that may be upfitted with a body lighting interface controller and replacement brake lights Includes 16,890 affected units, Brake Lights May Fail to Illuminate, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2024-2025 freightliner 108sd, 2022-2025 freightliner 114sd, freightliner business class m2, 2025 freightliner em2, 2020-2025 western star 49x, 2021-2025 western star 47x, and 2022-2025 western star 57x vehicles that may be upfitted with a body lighting interface controller and replacement brake lights

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2024-2025 freightliner 108sd, 2022-2025 freightliner 114sd, freightliner business class m2, 2025 freightliner em2, 2020-2025 western star 49x, 2021-2025 western star 47x, and 2022-2025 western star 57x vehicles that may be upfitted with a body lighting interface controller and replacement brake lights. the brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are automatically applied during an active brake assist (aba) event.

Corrective Action

Dealers will update the aba software, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed october 24, 2024. owners may contact dtna customer service at 800-745-8000. dtna's number for this recall is f1009.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 24V668000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2024-09-10T00:00:00
Subject: Brake lights may fail to illuminate
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 16,890

Details

MFR Campaign Number: F1009
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2024-2025 freightliner 108sd, 2022-2025 freightliner 114sd, freightliner business class m2, 2025 freightliner em2, 2020-2025 western star 49x, 2021-2025 western star 47x, and 2022-2025 western star 57x vehicles that may be upfitted with a body lighting interface controller and replacement brake lights. the brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are automatically applied during an active brake assist (aba) event.
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.
Corrective Action: Dealers will update the aba software, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed october 24, 2024. owners may contact dtna customer service at 800-745-8000. dtna's number for this recall is f1009.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 30.8

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NHTSA ID: 24V668000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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