NHTSA vehicle safety data

2027 Freightliner EM2 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2027 Freightliner EM2 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign 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 2027 Freightliner EM2. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

NHTSA #26V475000

Reported 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.

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