# Daimler Trucks North America, LLC: Insufficient Illumination from Low Beam Headlights (26V475000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| Subject | Insufficient Illumination from Low Beam Headlights |
| NHTSA ID | 26V475000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | F1036 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Units potentially affected | 23276 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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. |
| Consequence | Insufficient low beam headlight illumination can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 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. |

## Why this score
- 23,276 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V475000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.