Vehicle recall 26V475000 · July 22, 2026
Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner EM2 and 2 more models
A software error may cause the low beam headlights to illuminate improperly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Insufficient low beam headlight illumination can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the headlight software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 20, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1036.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V475000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 22, 2026
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- F1036
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 23,276
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Vehicles covered
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