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NHTSA Recall 26V475000: Headlights (exterior lighting)

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 23,276 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the FCCC S2C.

23,276
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
2026
owners notified (September 18)
NHTSA campaign26V475000
Manufacturer campaignF1036
ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS
Report receivedJuly 22, 2026
Owner notificationSeptember 18, 2026
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Freightliner EM2, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2RV, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2C, and Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles. A software error may cause the low beam headlights to illuminate improperly.

Safety risk

Insufficient low beam headlight illumination can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the headlight software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1036.

Vehicles covered by recall 26V475000

Make and modelModel years
FCCC S2C2026, 2027
FCCC S2RV2026, 2027
Freightliner Business Class M22026, 2027
Freightliner EM22026, 2027

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.