2026-2027 Volvo VNL (4), 2027 Volvo VNR (4) recall: Marker Lights May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 108
Report received by NHTSA: Aug. 6, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026-2027 VNL (4) and VNR (4) vehicles. The center roof marker lights may fail to illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail 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
2,071 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026-2027 Volvo VNL (4), 2027 Volvo VNR (4).
- 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
78 earlier NHTSA recalls by Volvo Trucks North America since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- 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)
- March 25, 2026 Volvo Trucks North America recall: Delayed Brake Release/FMVSS 121 (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. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 22, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2608. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 13, 2026.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Volvo VNL (4) 2026-2027
- Volvo VNR (4) 2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V513000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received by NHTSA | Aug. 6, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 2,071 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | RVXX2608 |
| “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