VOLVO VNL (4) (2025) recall — Exterior Lighting
Volvo recalls 2025-2026 VNL trucks with faulty trailer lights that could cause crashes. Owners must get free module replacement by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Trailer tail lights and turn signals that do not illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Volvo is recalling certain 2025-2026 VNL trucks because trailer lights may not work properly when towing. This could reduce visibility for other drivers and increase crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/82138-volvo-vnl-2025-trailer-lights-may-fail-risk-of-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/82138-volvo-vnl-2025-trailer-lights-may-fail-risk-of-crash · Updated September 23, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V621000
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“Volvo VNL 2025: Trailer Lights May Fail, Risk of Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/82138-volvo-vnl-2025-trailer-lights-may-fail-risk-of-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #25V621000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V621000).
Why it’s dangerous
The trailer lights may fail to illuminate due to a manufacturing defect in the body control module. This reduces visibility to other drivers when towing, which could lead to crashes.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2025-2026 Volvo VNL trucks that tow trailers are affected. Those who regularly use these trucks for towing are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2025-2026 Volvo VNL truck has a trailer. The VINs for affected vehicles are searchable on NHTSA.gov starting September 25, 2025.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealership
Dealers will replace the trailer body input/output module free of charge.
Check VIN Status
Search your vehicle's VIN on NHTSA.gov starting September 25, 2025 to confirm if it's affected.
September 25, 2025
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the trailer body input/output module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2507. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 25, 2025.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The trailer lights may fail to illuminate due to an improperly manufactured body control module when towing a trailer.
How do I know if my truck is affected?
Check if your 2025-2026 Volvo VNL truck has a trailer. Affected VINs are searchable on NHTSA.gov starting September 25, 2025.
What should I do if my lights don't work?
Contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586 for a free replacement of the trailer body input/output module.
Contact Volvo Trucks
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volvo Trucks to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V621000 — Volvo Trucks Volvo Trucks Hello, I own a Volvo Trucks that is covered by recall 25V621000 from Volvo Trucks. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the trailer body input/output module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2507. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 25, 2025. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #25V621000 (September 18, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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