Volvo VNL 2024-2026: High Beam Headlights May Not Switch to Low Beam
Volvo is recalling certain 2024-2026 VNL trucks with automatic high beams that may not switch to low beams, risking crashes. Owners can update software for free via OTA.
Use caution until it’s fixed
High beam headlights that do not switch to low beam as intended can reduce visibility for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Volvo is recalling some 2024-2026 VNL trucks where high beams might not switch to low beams, which could cause crashes. This affects vehicles that don't meet federal safety standards. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/82140-volvo-vnl-2024-2026-high-beam-headlights-may-not-switch.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/82140-volvo-vnl-2024-2026-high-beam-headlights-may-not-switch · Updated September 23, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V804000
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“Volvo VNL 2024-2026: High Beam Headlights May Not Switch to Low Beam.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/82140-volvo-vnl-2024-2026-high-beam-headlights-may-not-switch. Based on NHTSA recall #25V804000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V804000).
Why it’s dangerous
The automatic high beams (AHB) may not switch to low beams when needed, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic. This can cause crashes if the driver is not aware the high beams are still active.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2024-2026 Volvo VNL (4) trucks are affected. Drivers using these vehicles on highways or roads with oncoming traffic are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your truck has a 2024-2026 model year and is part of the VNL (4) series. The recall covers vehicles that fail to meet federal safety standards for headlight operation.
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What to do — step by step
Update Software Now
Volvo will send an over-the-air update to disable the AHB feature for free. This update is available starting June 1, 2026.
June 1, 2026
What NHTSA says to do
As an interim action, Volvo Trucks will update the vehicle software through an over-the-air (OTA) update to disable the AHB feature, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 1, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2511. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 19, 2025.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 6 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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 25V804000 — Volvo Trucks Volvo VNL 2024-2026: High Beam Headlights May Not Switch to Low Beam Hello, I own a Volvo VNL 2024-2026: High Beam Headlights May Not Switch to Low Beam that is covered by recall 25V804000 from Volvo Trucks. The official recall notice states: As an interim action, Volvo Trucks will update the vehicle software through an over-the-air (OTA) update to disable the AHB feature, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 1, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2511. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 19, 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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Where this comes from
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 #25V804000 (November 20, 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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