NHTSA vehicle safety data
2026 Freightliner EM2 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2026 Freightliner EM2 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Freightliner dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2026 Freightliner EM2. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NHTSA #26V475000Reported July 22, 2026 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 23,276 vehicles
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Freightliner EM2, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2RV, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2C, and Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles. A software error may cause the low beam headlights to illuminate improperly.
Safety consequence
Insufficient low beam headlight illumination can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the headlight software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1036.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
NHTSA #25V187000Reported March 25, 2025 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 1,968 vehicles
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026 Freightliner eM2, Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Cascadia, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, and Western Star 49X vehicles. A software error in the advanced signal and actuator module for the automatic emergency braking system may cause the brake lights to fail to illuminate.
Safety consequence
Brake lights that fail increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the automatic emergency braking system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1018.
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 nhtsa.gov.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDM
NHTSA #25V046000Reported March 12, 2025 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 810 vehicles
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Freightliner eCascadia and 2022-2026 Freightliner eM2 trucks. The electric vehicle power distribution module (EVDM) may not be assembled properly, which can cause electrical circuits to disconnect and result in a loss of drive power.
Safety consequence
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the EVDM as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1017.
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 nhtsa.gov.
Other Freightliner EM2 model years
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