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Insufficient Illumination from Low Beam Headlights

Safety Recall

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Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Units affected
23,276
Recall opened
Jul 22, 2026
Owner notification
Sep 18, 2026
Manufacturer campaign
F1036
Type
Vehicle

Affected vehicles (4)

  • FCCC S2C2026–2027
  • FCCC S2RV2026–2027
  • FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M22026–2027
  • FREIGHTLINER EM22026–2027

Component / system

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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.

Risk / consequence

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.

Documents (5)

Source: NHTSA campaign 26V475000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.