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Volvo VNL and VNR trucks may lose roof marker lights

NHTSA campaign 26V513000 · Reported Aug 6, 2026 · Volvo Trucks North America

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Marker lights that do not light up can make the truck harder for others to see, which increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	26V513000
Reported to NHTSA	Aug 6, 2026
Manufacturer	Volvo Trucks North America
Part affected	Exterior Lighting
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2026
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2026-2027 VNL (4) and VNR (4) trucks. The center marker lights on the roof of the cab may fail to light up. Because of that, these trucks do not meet the federal rule for lamps, reflectors and related equipment. Dealers will replace the center roof marker light free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 5, 2026, and the affected VINs will be searchable on NHTSA.gov starting August 13, 2026.

What you should do

1. Starting August 13, 2026, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your truck is included. 2. Contact a Volvo Trucks dealer to arrange the light replacement, or call Volvo Trucks customer service at 800-528-6586 and reference recall RVXX2608. 3. The replacement is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 26V513000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2026 Volvo VNL (4)

Who to contact

Volvo — official Volvo recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-458-1552

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Volvo Exterior Lighting Recalls Involve Headlights, Signals, and Marker Lights · all 6 Volvo recalls in this area

Other Volvo VNL (4) recalls

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Apr 23, 2026Volvo Trucks Rear Brake Modulator Short Circuit Riskhigh
Apr 1, 2026Volvo VNL Turn Signals May Malfunctionmedium

All 18 VNL (4) recalls

Official notice

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Summary: 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."
Safety risk: Marker lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the center roof marker light, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 5, 2026. 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.