Volvo Recalls 2026-2027 VNL and VNR Trucks for Marker Light Defect
Volvo Trucks is recalling 2026-2027 VNL and VNR models because center roof marker lights may fail to illuminate, reducing visibility.
What this means for you
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 structural vehicle defect (lighting failure) that increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.
Plain-English summary
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2026-2027 VNL (4) and VNR (4) vehicles. The recall involves 2,071 units where the center roof marker lights may fail to illuminate. This defect causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Marker lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities were reported in the source text.
Dealers will replace the center roof marker light free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on October 5, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. The vehicle identification numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 13, 2026.
The recalled product
- Product
- VOLVO VNL (4), VNR (4)
- Brand
- VOLVO
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Category
- Vehicle — Truck
- Affected units
- 2,071
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 (2)
- VNL (4)
- VNR (4)
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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