Volvo Trucks Recall Lawsuit Attorney

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2026 VNL (4), VNR (4), VN, VAH and VHD trucks under NHTSA campaign 26V444. NHTSA titles it Loss of Steering Control from Loose Steering Arm Fasteners. Some steering arms on the knuckles may have been insufficiently tightened when the trucks were made. A loose steering arm can result in a loss of vehicle steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA’s July 15, 2026 letter acknowledged the recall but gives no open, ongoing or completed status. Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners free of charge. Owners can call Volvo Trucks customer service with recall number RVXX2607.

Latest Volvo Trucks Recall Updates

August 18, 2026: FleetOwner Reports a Marker Light Recall

On August 18, 2026, FleetOwner reported a Volvo Trucks North America recall of 1,851 potentially affected model year 2027 VNL (4) and VNR (4) trucks. The report says the center roof marker lights may fail to illuminate [1]. Dealers will replace the center roof marker light, and owner letters are expected to be mailed October 5, 2026. Volvo’s recall number is RVXX2608.

July 15, 2026: NHTSA Acknowledges the Steering Recall

NHTSA acknowledged Volvo Trucks North America’s recall 26V444 for 3,794 potentially affected model year 2026 trucks [2]. The NHTSA letter said the affected VINs would become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026. The proposed owner notification letter was under NHTSA review at that point. The letter uses no term such as open, ongoing or completed for the recall.

July 9, 2026: Volvo Files Its Manufacturer Report

Volvo Trucks North America filed its manufacturer report for recall 26V444. Land Line reported the field reports and warranty claims Volvo had counted by then [3]. Volvo determined on July 2, 2026 that a safety issue exists and initiated the recall. The NHTSA letter lists the manufacturer report date as July 9, 2026. The incident counts appear under Reported Incidents below.

June 15, 2026: Volvo and Mack Issue a Do-Not-Drive Wheel Recall

Overdrive reported that Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks recalled certain model year 2026 and 2027 trucks in a do-not-drive action [4]. Owners were told not to drive the affected units until repaired, because wheel lug nuts may loosen and let a wheel detach. About 155 Volvo trucks are included. Volvo’s recall number is RVXX2606, and the NHTSA recall number is 26V-350.

May 1, 2026: Brake Modulator Recall Covers Volvo and Mack Trucks

Land Line’s May report said Volvo and Mack are recalling more than 5,000 trucks combined. Rear brake modulators have unprotected electrical connectors that can short circuit and cause a loss of ABS and electronic stability control [5]. Volvo received 43 field reports and 43 warranty claims tied to 50 VINs, with no accidents or injuries. Volvo’s number is RVXX2605, and the NHTSA number is 26V260.

April 6, 2026: Two VNL Recalls Cover Brakes and Instrument Panels

Land Line’s April 6, 2026 report covered two Volvo VNL recalls. One covers a few hundred model year 2025-26 trucks whose service brakes release in 0.61 seconds, against the 0.55 seconds allowed. NHTSA’s number is 26V186 [6]. The other recall covers instrument panels that may go blank while driving. It has 18 warranty claims and eight field reports, with no crashes or injuries. The recall is NHTSA campaign 26V184.

December 2, 2025: Land Line Reports Three Volvo and Mack Recalls

Land Line’s December 2, 2025 report covered three Volvo and Mack recalls. Nearly 5,000 Volvo trucks have automatic high beams that may not switch to low beams. NHTSA’s number is 25V804, and Volvo’s is RVXX2511 [7]. Nearly 2,000 Volvo trucks have load lock clamps that could loosen, under NHTSA number 25V802. A third recall covers nearly 100 aftermarket engine control units. Because these are aftermarket parts, the manufacturers are recalling the part instead of the vehicle.

April 14, 2025: Hazard Switch Backlight Recall Affects VN Trucks

Land Line’s April 14, 2025 report said Volvo is recalling more than 5,000 model year 2023-26 VN trucks. The backlight of the hazard switch may not work on affected trucks. NHTSA’s number is 25V-214 [8]. Volvo Trucks dealers will update the vehicle master control unit software for free. Notification letters will be sent to owners of affected trucks on June 1, 2025. Volvo’s recall number is RVXX2503.

February 10, 2025: VNR Electric Battery Pack Recall

The EV Report said Volvo is recalling 13 model year 2023-2025 VNR Electric trucks. Loose hardware inside the high-voltage battery pack may cause short circuits, leading to thermal events and potential fires [9]. Volvo will replace the battery packs free of charge. The report says owners would receive recall notices by April 6, 2025, and no accidents or injuries were reported.

August 7, 2023: Battery-Electric Truck Recall for Fire Risk

FreightWaves reported that Volvo and Mack recalled 173 Volvo and nine Mack battery-electric trucks built between April 1, 2019 and February 10, 2023 [10]. Over-torquing of the rivet nut can shear and leave debris in the battery pack. That could cause a short and increase the risk of a fire. NHTSA numbers are 23V-512 for Volvo and 23V-514 for Mack.

Which Volvo Trucks Are Affected?

NHTSA lists 3,794 potentially affected Volvo Trucks North America trucks of model year 2026 in these models:

• Volvo VNL (4), model year 2026
• Volvo VNR (4), model year 2026
• Volvo VN, model year 2026
• Volvo VAH, model year 2026
• Volvo VHD, model year 2026

The NHTSA letter gives one total and no country split. It lists no build dates or VIN ranges, and it states no sale channel, sale period or price. Owners can check a VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether a truck is included. Trucks of model year 2027 fall under a separate marker light recall, RVXX2608.

Why Were Volvo Trucks Recalled?

Volvo Trucks North America recalled certain 2026 trucks because the steering knuckles may have been manufactured with insufficiently tightened steering arms. The NHTSA letter does not describe how the defect came to light. Land Line reported that Volvo first received a field report about a truck with potential steering loss. That led to an internal investigation. A third-party supplier review speculated that the issue was caused by driver error. That is a speculation. It is not a finding. More reports and warranty claims led to a new investigation in February, and Land Line said the cause was under investigation with the supplier that assembles the steering knuckles.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

Land Line’s July 21, 2026 report gave five field reports and six warranty claims across seven unique VINs as of July 9, 2026. No accidents or injuries related to the defect have been reported. These counts come from Land Line’s summary of Volvo Trucks’ manufacturer report, and the NHTSA letter gives no incident counts. Field reports and warranty claims are not proof that the defect caused any problem they describe. Land Line also reported that there are no known warning signs indicating a truck has loose steering arms. Volvo estimates very few of the recalled trucks will actually have the defect.

What Should Consumers Do?

Owners of affected trucks can take these steps, based on the NHTSA letter and Land Line’s report:

1. Check the truck’s VIN on NHTSA.gov, where affected VINs can be searched.
2. Take the truck to a Volvo Trucks dealer for the free inspection and tightening.
3. Watch for the owner notification letter, which the NHTSA letter said was expected to be mailed September 7, 2026, and contact Volvo Trucks customer service if none has arrived.
4. Contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 800-528-6586 with recall number RVXX2607, or call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9171) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.
5. Ask Volvo Trucks customer service or a dealer whether to keep driving the truck until it is repaired.

Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions

Transport Canada recall 2026262 covers certain 2026 VHD, VN and VNL trucks and 2027 VNL, VN, VHD and VNR trucks. The wheel nuts could loosen and cause the wheels to detach [11]. Volvo Trucks advises owners not to drive the truck until the recall repairs are completed. Transport Canada first published the notice on May 29, 2026 and last updated it on June 10, 2026.

Legal Options

Truck owners and drivers who had a crash or injury linked to the steering defect in recall 26V444 may ask whether they have a claim. A recall does not automatically establish that a manufacturer is legally responsible. A legal review looks at the facts of each case.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Volvo Pay for Recalled Truck Repairs?

Volvo pays for recall repairs on the trucks in 26V444. For the April 2025 hazard switch recall, the Manufacturer’s Reimbursement Plan also covers owners who already fixed the problem before notification, Land Line reported.

Should I Keep Driving a Recalled Volvo Truck?

Whether you should keep driving a recalled Volvo truck depends on the notice for that recall. The 26V444 letter carries no stop-driving instruction, while Volvo told owners of the wheel-nut recall not to drive until repaired.

How Would a Volvo Electric Truck Warn of Battery Overheating?

A Volvo electric truck warns a driver of battery overheating through a malfunction light on the instrument cluster, Volvo said in the 2023 battery recall. Volvo and Mack reported no instances of the issue in the field, FreightWaves reported.

How Will Volvo Notify Owners in the Canadian Wheel Nut Recall?

Volvo Trucks will notify owners in the Canadian wheel nut recall by mail, and dealers will inspect the wheels and hubs. Any damaged parts will be replaced. Transport Canada lists the recall under identification number RA-82202.

When Were Owners Told About the 2023 Volvo Battery Recall?

Dealers learned of the 2023 Volvo battery recall on July 28, 2023, and customer mailings targeted September 15, 2023, FreightWaves reported. Volvo and Mack expected about 15% of the trucks in the recall to have the issue.

What Was the Volvo Trucks Battery Recall in 2023?

The Volvo Trucks battery recall in 2023 covered battery-electric trucks. Volvo listed insufficient process controls in assembly tooling and battery assembly rework as the cause. It found a nonspreading fire inside one battery on July 5, 2023 and issued a stop-delivery order on July 12, 2023.

References

1. https://www.fleetowner.com/equipment/news/55398483/nhtsa-issues-recalls-for-international-mack-volvo-rivian-and-isuzu-commercial-vehicles
2. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2026/RCAK-26V444-4482.pdf
3. https://landline.media/volvo-trucks-issues-recall-after-reports-of-potential-steering-loss/
4. https://www.overdriveonline.com/equipment/article/15827673/do-not-drive-recalls-for-new-volvo-mack-trucks
5. https://landline.media/recalled-mack-and-volvo-trucks-may-lose-abs-stability-control/
6. https://landline.media/pair-of-volvo-trucks-recalls-include-delayed-braking-and-blank-instrument-panels/
7. https://landline.media/mack-volvo-trucks-issue-trio-of-recalls-affecting-thousands-of-trucks/
8. https://landline.media/volvo-trucks-recalling-more-than-5000-vns-over-hazard-lights-switch-issue/
9. https://theevreport.com/volvo-recalls-electric-trucks-for-battery-fire-risk
10. https://www.freightwaves.com/news/volvo-mack-replacing-batteries-on-electric-trucks-because-of-fire-risk
11. https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/transport-canada-recall-2026262-volvo-trucks