FCCC S2C 2023: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V511000

Make Model Year
FCCC S2C 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-08-29 2024-07-03 2024-07-05

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: F1006

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 37

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2023-2024 Freightliner Custom Chassis S2C 106 and 2024-2025 Freightliner Custom Chassis S2RV 106 vehicles. The brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are automatically applied during an active brake assist "ABA" event.

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.

Remedy

Dealers will update the ABA software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1006.

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.