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Volvo Structure Recalls Cover Detaching Windows, Dropping Tailgates and Cab Bolts
These three Volvo structure recalls concern components that can detach or lack secure attachment, with different consequences for each vehicle group. The sleeper-window notice covers certain 2018–2020 VNL and VNX trucks configured as 740 and 760 sleeper models; a bunk window may detach and strike another vehicle or pedestrian. The 2025 EX90 notice concerns a spindle nut that may detach from the power tailgate drive units, causing the tailgate to suddenly drop. The 2025–2026 VNL (4) notice concerns loose or missing structural cab bolts that may reduce occupant protection in a crash. VNL trucks appear in two notices, while the EX90 appears in one.
Warning signs to watch for
- 2025 EX90 Power Tailgate May Suddenly Drop recall: the power tailgate may suddenly drop.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of these three notices carries a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. The VNL Sleeper Bunk Window May Fall Off and VNL (4) Cabs Have Loose or Missing Bolts notices do not tell owners to stop driving. The EX90 Power Tailgate May Suddenly Drop notice also does not tell owners to stop driving, but it specifically advises owners not to use the Power Operated Tailgate function until the repair is completed. That restriction belongs to the EX90 tailgate recall.
What the free repair involves
For the sleeper-window recall, dealers replace the window hinge free of charge. For the EX90 tailgate recall, dealers replace both power tailgate drive units; the supplied notice does not state whether that repair is free. For the VNL (4) cab recall, dealers inspect for missing structural bolts and install and/or tighten bolts as necessary, free of charge.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 3 |
Models affected most
Where owners report structure problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under structure for the Volvo models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Structure complaints |
|---|---|
| 2026 Volvo VNL (4) | 1 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | Volvo VNL (4) Cabs Have Loose or Missing Bolts | high |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Volvo EX90 Power Tailgate May Suddenly Drop | high |
| Mar 18, 2019 | Volvo VNL Sleeper Bunk Window May Fall Off | high |
Common questions
Which Volvo trucks are covered by the sleeper-window recall?
The notice identifies certain 2018–2020 Volvo VNL and VNX vehicles configured as 740 and 760 sleeper models. Their sleeper bunk windows may detach and fall from the vehicle. Dealers replace the window hinge free of charge.
What does the EX90 recall tell me about using the power tailgate?
The 2025 EX90 notice advises owners not to use the Power Operated Tailgate function until the repair is completed. A spindle nut may detach from the drive units, causing the tailgate to suddenly drop. Dealers replace both drive units.
What is the concern with structural bolts on VNL (4) trucks?
The 2025–2026 VNL (4) notice says truck cabs may have loose or missing structural bolts, potentially reducing occupant protection during a crash. Dealers inspect for missing bolts and install and/or tighten them as necessary, free of charge.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.