The defect
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2026 New VN trucks. The hazard switch back lighting may become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
The risk
A hazard switch that is not illuminated may be difficult to locate when needed, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The remedy
Dealers will update the vehicle master control unit (VMCU) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2503.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volvo VNL (4) | 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH | INTERIOR LIGHTING
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo VNL (4) | 2023 | 1 | 2 |
| Volvo VNL (4) | 2024 | 0 | 5 |
| Volvo VNL (4) | 2025 | 2 | 15 |
| Volvo VNL (4) | 2026 | 4 | 17 |
Other interior lighting recalls in 2025
2 of the 891 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2025 concerned the interior lighting; Volvo Trucks North America filed 105 campaigns in all.
| 25V259000 17 Apr 2025 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2025