NHTSA Recall 24V668000: 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 16,890 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Freightliner 108SD.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V668000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | F1009 |
| Components | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE › AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING |
| Report received | September 10, 2024 |
| Owner notification | October 24, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
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 October 24, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1009.
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 24V668000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner 108SD | 2024, 2025 |
| Freightliner 114SD | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Freightliner EM2 | 2025 |
| Western Star 47X | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Western Star 49X | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Western Star 57X | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
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.