NHTSA Recall 24V668000
NHTSA Campaign Id 24V668000; Date: Sep. 10, 2024
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2024 Freightliner 108SD; 2025 Freightliner 108SD; 2022 Freightliner 114SD; 2023 Freightliner 114SD; 2024 Freightliner 114SD; 2025 Freightliner 114SD; 2022 Freightliner Business Class M2; 2023 Freightliner Business Class M2; 2024 Freightliner Business Class M2; 2025 Freightliner Business Class M2; 2025 Freightliner EM2; 2021 Western Star 47X; 2022 Western Star 47X; 2023 Western Star 47X; 2024 Western Star 47X; 2025 Western Star 47X; 2020 Western Star 49X; 2021 Western Star 49X; 2022 Western Star 49X; 2023 Western Star 49X; 2024 Western Star 49X; 2025 Western Star 49X; 2022 Western Star 57X; 2023 Western Star 57X; 2024 Western Star 57X; 2025 Western Star 57X
Component: Exterior Lighting:brake Lights
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 16,889
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
dealers will update the aba software, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed november 9, 2024. owners may contact dtna customer service at 800-745-8000. dtna's number for this recall is f1009.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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