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FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-03-25

Freightliner, Western Star trucks, potential safety defect

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-03-25
Manufacturer	Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Models affected	108SD, 114SD, BUSINESS CLASS M2, CASCADIA, 47X, 49X
Model year	2026, 2025-2026
Units affected	1891
Defect	Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026 Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Cascadia, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, and Western Star 49X vehicles. A software error in the advanced signal and actuator module for the automatic emergency braking system may cause the brake lights to fail to illuminate._x000D_ Brake lights that fail increase the risk of a crash.
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Remedy	Dealers will update the brake light software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 24, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1018.
Recall number	25V187000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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