Recall 26V475 covers 23,276 2026-2027 Freightliner Business Class M2, S2C, S2RV, and EM2 vehicles for faulty low beams. Free dealer repair once available.
Freightliner is recalling 23,276 2026-2027 Business Class M2, EM2, S2C, and S2RV vehicles because a software error can make the low beam headlights illuminate improperly. Poor low beam illumination can reduce driver visibility and increase crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once Freightliner opens the remedy.
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What's wrong?
The headlamp on the 2026-2027 Freightliner Business Class M2, S2C, S2RV, and EM2 is the front light assembly that puts low beam light on the road. Low beams are the normal nighttime and low-visibility setting, aimed to light the lane ahead without blinding traffic.
In NHTSA campaign 26V475, the affected headlamps contain a firmware error in the thermal protection logic. That software is supposed to manage heat inside the LED headlamp. On these vehicles, the error can make the low beams illuminate improperly, which means the lights do not provide the intended road visibility.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or dealer can notice the low beam headlamps appearing dim, but the filing does not list a separate dashboard message, chime, or other advance alert.
Who's affected?
Covers four Freightliner chassis and truck lines across the 2026 and 2027 model years, all using the same LED headlamp.
| 2026 Freightliner Business Class M2 | Headlights |
|---|---|
| 2026 Fccc S2C | Headlights |
| 2027 Fccc S2C | Headlights |
| 2026 Fccc S2RV | Headlights |
| 2027 Fccc S2RV | Headlights |
| 2026 Freightliner EM2 | Headlights |
| 2027 Freightliner EM2 | Headlights |
| 2027 Freightliner Business Class M2 | Headlights |
| Units affected | 23,276 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Insufficient low beam headlight illumination reduces driver visibility and increases the risk of a crash. Use extra care in low-light driving, and ask the dealer how to handle the vehicle until the remedy opens. Repair will be free at any franchised Freightliner dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2026-2027 Freightliner Business Class M2, S2C, S2RV, or EM2 is included in this recall.
- Wait for Freightliner's owner notification letter expected September 20, 2026; the remedy is still under development.
- Call Freightliner customer service at 1-800-547-0712 with questions, and reference recall number 26V475 and Freightliner recall F1036.
- Use extra caution when driving at night or in low-light conditions until the headlight software remedy corrects the low-beam illumination issue.
- Schedule the free headlight software repair with a franchised Freightliner dealer once Freightliner opens the remedy.
What happens at the repair
Freightliner has not released the final repair procedure yet. Owner letters are expected to be mailed September 20, 2026. Once the repair opens, a Freightliner technician will perform the approved fix for the low beam headlight software error, and parts and labor will be free under the recall. If you already paid for a related headlight repair before the recall notice, ask Freightliner customer service or the dealer how to submit documentation under the manufacturer's standard reimbursement plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| July 22, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 11, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| August 11, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V475?
Recall 26V475 covers 23,276 2026-2027 Freightliner Business Class M2, S2C, S2RV, and EM2 vehicles with a headlight software error. The error can make the low beam headlights illuminate improperly, reducing driver visibility and increasing crash risk.
What should I do if my 2026-2027 Freightliner Business Class M2, S2C, S2RV, or EM2 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 26V475. If it is, contact a franchised Freightliner dealer and ask about recall F1036. The repair is still under development, so ask when appointments will open and what to do until then.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost once the remedy is available. Freightliner dealers will perform the recall repair free of charge when DTNA releases the final headlight software remedy.
Is it safe to drive before the Freightliner headlight recall repair?
The filing does not say do not drive. The risk is reduced low beam headlight illumination, which can reduce visibility and increase crash risk. Until the repair is available, use extra care in low light and ask a Freightliner dealer for current guidance.
When will Freightliner owners be notified about recall 26V475?
DTNA expects to mail owner notification letters on September 20, 2026. If you bought the vehicle used or changed addresses, check your VIN instead of waiting for a letter. You can also reference DTNA recall number F1036 when contacting Freightliner service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V475000 |
|---|---|
| Freightliner customer service | 1-800-547-0712 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V475 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V475000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on August 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →