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NHTSA recall,

Freightliner EM2, S2RV, S2C and Business Class M2 Vehicles

A software error may cause low beam headlights to illuminate improperly, reducing driver visibility and increasing crash risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling certain 2026-2027 Freightliner EM2, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2RV, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2C, and Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles. The recall involves 23,276 vehicles nationwide. A software error may cause the low beam headlights to illuminate improperly, which can reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

The issue was reported to NHTSA on July 22, 2026. Dealers will update the headlight software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Dealers will update the headlight software, free of charge.
  3. You may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is your FCCC affected?

4 models

These models and years may be affected.

  • S2CFCCC, model years 2026 to 2027
  • S2RVFCCC, model years 2026 to 2027
  • Business Class M2Freightliner, model years 2026 to 2027
  • EM2Freightliner, model years 2026 to 2027

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Component
Exterior lighting defect
Campaign
26V475000
Vehicles affected
23,276
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer's recall number
F1036
Manufacturer phone
1-800-547-0712

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 3, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)