The issue
Issue: On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the brake lights not to work when the brakes are automatically applied during emergency braking. Safety Risk: Brake lights that don't work could cause others not to recognize when a vehicle is braking. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.
Description (français)
Problème : Sur certains camions, un problème logiciel pourrait empêcher les feux de freinage de fonctionner lorsque le camion freine automatiquement lors d'un freinage d'urgence. Risques pour la sécurité : Des feux de freinage qui ne fonctionnent pas pourraient empêcher les autres usagers de la route de se rendre compte qu'un véhicule est en train de freiner. Cela pourrait augmenter le risque d'un accident. Mesures correctives : Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) doit aviser les propriétaires par la poste. Les mesures correctives pour ce rappel sont en cours d'élaboration.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner 114SD | 2026 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2026 |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2026 |
| Western Star 47X | 2026 |
| Western Star 49X | 2026 |
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freightliner 114SD | 2026 | 0 | 4 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2026 | 0 | 6 |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2026 | 3 | 3 |
| Western Star 47X | 2026 | 0 | 6 |
| Western Star 49X | 2026 | 0 | 6 |