Recall 24V-668: 2024–2025 Freightliner 108SD, 2022–2025 Freightliner 114SD and 5 more
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall for forward collision avoidance, reported to NHTSA on Sep 10, 2024, covering about 16,890 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
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 www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V668000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner 108SD | 2024, 2025 | All years |
| Freightliner 114SD | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 | All years |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 | All years |
| Freightliner EM2 | 2025 | All years |
| Western Star 47X | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 | All years |
| Western Star 49X | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 | All years |
| Western Star 57X | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V-668?
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.
How is recall 24V-668 fixed?
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?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.