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2020-2025 Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD and others recall: automatic emergency braking

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall on September 10, 2024. It covers about 16,890 vehicles.

vehicles affected
16,890
reported
Sep 10, 2024
owners notified
Oct 24, 2024

Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking

What is wrong
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.
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.

Recall number 24V668000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 24V668000

Is there a recall on the 2020-2025 Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD and others automatic emergency braking?

Yes. Recall 24V668000, reported on September 10, 2024, covers about 16,890 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 24V668000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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