Recall 24V668000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS Defect in 2020-2025 WESTERN STAR 49X
RECALL This recall affects up to 16,890 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 24V668000 |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 16,890 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2020 WESTERN STAR 49X, 2021 WESTERN STAR 49X, 2021 WESTERN STAR 47X, 2022 WESTERN STAR 57X, 2022 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, 2022 FREIGHTLINER 114SD, 2022 WESTERN STAR 49X, 2022 WESTERN STAR 47X, 2023 WESTERN STAR 57X, 2023 WESTERN STAR 49X, 2023 WESTERN STAR 47X, 2023 FREIGHTLINER 114SD, 2023 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, 2024 FREIGHTLINER 114SD, 2024 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, 2024 FREIGHTLINER 108SD, 2024 WESTERN STAR 47X, 2024 WESTERN STAR 49X, 2024 WESTERN STAR 57X, 2025 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, 2025 FREIGHTLINER 114SD, 2025 FREIGHTLINER EM2, 2025 WESTERN STAR 57X, 2025 WESTERN STAR 47X, 2025 FREIGHTLINER 108SD, 2025 WESTERN STAR 49X
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Defect Description
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.
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.
Related Recalls for WESTERN STAR
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V760000 | 2022 WESTERN STAR 48X | SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 18,783 | |
| 25V601000 | 2025 WESTERN STAR 47X | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 402 | |
| 25V603000 | 2026 WESTERN STAR 49X | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 343 | |
| 25V295000 | 2025 WESTERN STAR 49X | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK | 68 | |
| 25V326000 | 2023 WESTERN STAR 47X | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 22,271 | |
| 25V187000 | 2025 WESTERN STAR 47X | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1,968 | |
| 24V736000 | 2025 WESTERN STAR 49X | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 620 | |
| 24V571000 | 2025 WESTERN STAR 47X | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 3,799 | |
| 24V509000 | 2025 WESTERN STAR 47X | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 61 | |
| 24V402000 | 2025 WESTERN STAR 49X | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 541 |