NHTSA Recall 25V187000: 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 1,968 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Freightliner 108SD.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V187000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | F1018 |
| Components | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE › AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING |
| Report received | March 25, 2025 |
| Owner notification | May 15, 2025 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026 Freightliner eM2, 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.
Safety risk
Brake lights that fail increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the automatic emergency braking system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1018.
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 nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V187000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner 108SD | 2026 |
| Freightliner 114SD | 2026 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2025, 2026 |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2026 |
| Freightliner EM2 | 2026 |
| Western Star 47X | 2025, 2026 |
| Western Star 49X | 2025, 2026 |
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.