NHTSA Recall 24V511000: Brake lights (exterior lighting) and automatic emergency braking (forward collision avoidance)
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 37 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the FCCC S2C.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V511000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | F1006 |
| Components | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE › AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING |
| Report received | July 3, 2024 |
| Owner notification | August 29, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Freightliner Custom Chassis S2C 106 and 2024-2025 Freightliner Custom Chassis S2RV 106 vehicles. The brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are automatically applied during an active brake assist (ABA) event.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
Dealers will update the ABA software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1006.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 24V511000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.