Brake lights may fail to illuminate
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 24V668000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 24V668000?
NHTSA recall 24V668000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on September 10, 2024. It addresses: Brake lights may fail to illuminate. The recall affects approximately 16,890 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 24V668000 or the manufacturer campaign number F1009. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.