The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently issued recall notices for commercial vehicles, including brands from Daimler Truck, International, and more.
Owners of the affected vehicles should be contacted via U.S. mail over the next two months, but fleet and independent owners of these vehicles can contact the NHTSA Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 or visit nhtsa.gov for more details. More information on each recall can be found below.
Freightliner, Western Star models’ brake light failure
Daimler Truck North America is recalling certain 2026 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. Brake lights that fail increase the risk of a crash.
This recall potentially affects 1,891 vehicles. Dealers will update the brake light software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 24. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1018.
International models’ brake caliper may contact suspension
International Motors is recalling certain 2024 HV, 2020-2025 MV, and 2019 Workstar 7400 trucks. The caliper may contact a suspension spring or axle U-bolt and prevent the outer brake pad from functioning. A loss of outer brake pad function can extend the vehicle's stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
This recall potentially affects 153 vehicles. Dealers will switch the left and right rear air disc brake calipers, replace the rear brake torque plates, and replace the brake pads. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 19. Owners may contact International customer service at 800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25501.
See also: Recall Roundup: New recalls issued and reissued for Ford and other brands
Kenworth, Peterbilt models’ high voltage failure
Paccar is recalling certain 2021-2025 Peterbilt 520, 579, and Kenworth T680 trucks. The high voltage contactors may open, causing a sudden loss of high voltage and a loss of drive power. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
This recall potentially affects 239 vehicles. Dealers will update the software and replace the electrical harness. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 23. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 940-591-4220 and Kenworth's customer service at 425-828-5888. Paccar’s numbers for this recall are 25PBC and 25KWC.
Kenworth, Peterbilt models’ defective harness
Paccar is recalling certain 2024-2025 Peterbilt 220, Kenworth K270, and K370 Medium-Duty Battery Electric Vehicles. The cradle harness may have a loose electrical connection that can cause a loss of drive power. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
This recall potentially affects 42 vehicles. Dealers will inspect and replace the cradle harness as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 23. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 940-591-4220 and Kenworth's customer service at 425-828-5888. Paccar’s numbers for this recall are 25KWD and 25PBD.
Mack models’ high-voltage batteries may short circuit
Mack Trucks is recalling certain 2022-2024 Mack LRBE trucks. The high-voltage batteries may have loose hardware that can fall inside the battery pack and create a short circuit. A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
This recall potentially affects seven vehicles. Dealers will replace the batteries. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 19. Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0475.
