Volvo Recalls 2023-2026 VNL Trucks for Hazard Switch Lighting Defect
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 2023-2026 VNL trucks because the hazard switch back lighting may become inoperative, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect increases the risk of a crash or injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2023-2026 New VNL trucks. The recall addresses a defect where the hazard switch back lighting may become inoperative. This condition causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
A hazard switch that is not illuminated may be difficult for the driver to locate when needed, which increases the risk of a crash or injury. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall covers the 2023 through 2026 model years.
Dealers will update the vehicle master control unit (VMCU) software to correct the issue free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- VOLVO VNL (4)
- Brand
- VOLVO
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Category
- Vehicle — Truck
- Affected units
- 5,257
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- VNL (4)
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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