Volvo Trucks North America equipment recall: Loose or Missing Structural Bolts in Sleeper Cab
Report received by NHTSA: Oct. 15, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain replacement sleeper cabs, model VNL660 with part number 78785681, and model VNL860 with part number 78785689. The sleeper cabs may have loose or missing structural bolts.
- The risk
A sleeper cab with loose or missing structural bolts may not properly protect an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
8 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
81 earlier NHTSA recalls by Volvo Trucks North America since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Sept. 28, 2026 2025-2027 Volvo VNL (4), 2026-2027 Volvo VNR (4) recall: Software Calculation Error May Cause Reduced Braking Performance
- Aug. 12, 2026 Volvo Trucks North America equipment recall: Marker Lights May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 108
- 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
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will inspect for missing structural bolts and install and/or tighten the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 14, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2613.
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 | 26E072000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received by NHTSA | Oct. 15, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 8 items |
| Manufacturer's recall number | RVXX2613 |
| “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