Volvo Trucks North America equipment recall: Marker Lights May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 108
Report received by NHTSA: Aug. 12, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain Grote replacement marker lights with part number 78513681. The center roof marker lights may fail to illuminate. As such, this equipment fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- The risk
Marker lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
844 items potentially affected, according to NHTSA.
- Compared with
Volvo Trucks North America has 12 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 13 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
79 earlier NHTSA recalls by Volvo Trucks North America since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Aug. 6, 2026 2026-2027 Volvo VNL (4), 2027 Volvo VNR (4) recall: Marker Lights May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 108
- July 9, 2026 2026-2027 Volvo VNL (4), 2026-2027 Volvo VNR (4), 2026 Volvo VAH and 2 more models recall: Loss of Steering Control from Loose Steering Arm Fasteners
- May 28, 2026 2026-2027 Volvo VHD, 2026-2027 Volvo VN, 2026-2027 Volvo VNL (4) and 2 more models recall: Do Not Drive: Wheel May Detach
- April 23, 2026 2025-2027 Volvo VNL (4), 2026-2027 Volvo VNR (4) recall: Rear Brake Modulators May Short Circuit (agency record)
- April 1, 2026 Volvo Trucks North America recall: Turn Signal Failure/FMVSS 108 (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will replace the center roof marker light, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2609.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26E054000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received by NHTSA | Aug. 12, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 844 items |
| Manufacturer's recall number | RVXX2609 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record