NHTSA-Equipment2026-08-12

Volvo Trucks Grote replacement marker lights recalled for illumination failure

What this means

Certain Grote replacement marker lights (part number 78513681) installed on Volvo Trucks may fail to illuminate. When marker lights don't work, other drivers have a harder time seeing the truck, which increases crash risk.

  • Contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 800-528-6586 to confirm whether your truck is affected.
  • Dealers will replace the faulty marker light for free once your owner notification letter arrives (expected October 11, 2026).
  • Reference Volvo Trucks recall number RVXX2609 when contacting the dealership.
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The agency's original wording
Hazard

Marker lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the center roof marker light, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 11, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2609.

Affected count
844
Products
Marker Lights May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 108

Official notice

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26E054000

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