Volvo Trucks Recall for Turn Signal Issues
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Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2025-2027 VNL and 2026-2027 VNR vehicles due to potential malfunction in turn signals, which could increase the risk of a crash.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 11, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain vehicles because the turn signals may not function properly, failing to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108 for lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves 1,680 units of 2025-2027 VNL (4) and 2026-2027 VNR (4) vehicles. The affected models include those from model years 2025, 2026, and 2027 as specified in the recall details. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved can be searched on NHTSA.gov starting April 8, 2026. No specific states or regions are mentioned.
What You Should Do
Owners should wait for notification letters expected to be mailed on May 31, 2026, and then take their vehicles to dealers for a free software update to the turn signal indicator. For assistance, contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586 and reference recall number RVXX2604.
Why This Matters
This recall addresses a safety issue where faulty turn signals could fail to indicate a driver's intent to change direction, potentially increasing the risk of a crash and endangering drivers and others on the road.
Source
This information is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For more details, visit the NHTSA website and search for campaign number 26V208000.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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