NHTSA recall 26V475000

Insufficient Illumination from Low Beam Headlights

Daimler Trucks North America, LLCReported July 22, 2026Software

Vehicles affected: 23,276
Completion rate: 0%
Remedy: Dealer visit
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Description

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.

Issue

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

Consequence Summary

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

Corrective Action

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.

Internal ID: 26V475000 · Updated October 2, 2026