United StatesCertain 2026–2027 Freightliner EM2, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2RV and S2C, and Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles (23,276 potentially affected) are recalled. A software error may cause the low beam headlights to illuminate improperly, reducing driver visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the headlight software free of charge; owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2026, and owners may contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 (DTNA recall F1036).
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V475000; Manufacturer campaign F1036
The hazard
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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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