Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by mail beginning in October, and all repairs will be completed at no cost through authorized dealerships.

Volvo Recalls More Than 1,800 Trucks

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 1,851 model-year 2027 VNL and VNR trucks because the center roof marker lights may fail to illuminate.

According to NHTSA, the issue means the affected trucks may not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, which establishes requirements for vehicle lighting and reflective equipment. Marker lights help improve a commercial vehicle’s visibility to other motorists, particularly during nighttime and low-light conditions.

Volvo dealers will replace the center roof marker light assembly free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on October 5, 2026. Drivers or fleet owners with questions can contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 800-528-6586 and reference recall number RVXX2608. Affected Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) can also be searched through NHTSA’s online recall database.

Mack Issues Similar Recall for Anthem and Pioneer Models

Mack Trucks has announced a similar recall covering 513 model-year 2027 Anthem AN and Pioneer PR trucks.

Like the Volvo recall, the center roof marker lights may fail to illuminate, creating a potential noncompliance with FMVSS No. 108.

Dealers will replace the affected marker light assembly at no charge, and owner notification letters are also expected to be mailed on October 5, 2026.

Owners can contact Mack customer service at 800-866-1177 and reference recall number SC0498. VINs included in the recall can be verified through NHTSA.

International Recalls Trucks Over Windshield Wiper Issue

International Motors is recalling 49 model-year 2027 HV, HX, LT, MV, and RH trucks because a retaining nut within the windshield wiper assembly may loosen over time.

If the retaining nut loosens, both windshield wipers can disconnect from the motor, reducing visibility during rain or other adverse weather conditions.

To correct the issue, dealers will tighten the wiper motor drive nut along with three motor mounting bolts at no cost to vehicle owners.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on October 5, 2026. International customers can contact the manufacturer’s customer service department at 331-332-5000 and reference recall number 26513.

How Drivers Can Check if Their Truck Is Included

Drivers and fleet managers can determine whether a specific vehicle is included in any active recall by entering the truck’s VIN into NHTSA’s online recall lookup tool. Even if a truck appears to be operating normally, manufacturers recommend having recall repairs completed as soon as parts and dealer appointments become available.

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The affected manufacturers include Wabash, International Motors, and Great Dane Trailers.

Wabash Recalls Refrigerated Bodies Over Step Issue

Wabash is recalling 357 model-year 2021 through 2026 Econex refrigerated-body vehicles because the side-door stirrup steps may not be properly secured. If a step detaches during use, it could increase the risk of injury.

Wabash plans to repair the affected stirrup steps at no cost to owners. Notification letters are expected to be mailed in September. Owners with questions can contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404.

Wabash Also Recalls Four Dry Freight Trucks

A separate Wabash recall affects four model-year 2025 and 2026 dry-freight trucks equipped with liftgates. The company said the deck pins may fail, allowing the liftgate platform to fall unexpectedly.

Wabash, working with Hiab, will replace the deck pins and bushing kits free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed beginning August 21.

International Motors Recall Affects More Than 15,000 Trucks

The largest recall involves 15,236 International Motors vehicles, including certain model year 2021, 2023 through 2027 MV trucks and 2026 through 2027 HV trucks.

According to NHTSA, the battery interconnect cable may contact the auxiliary stud and battery hold-down bracket, creating the potential for a short circuit. A short circuit can increase the risk of a vehicle fire.

Dealers will install protective plastic saddles on the positive interconnect cable and, where necessary, add wind laces and a J-bolt between the batteries at no cost to owners. Notification letters are expected to be mailed on September 14.

International said this action replaces and expands an earlier recall, NHTSA Recall 25V534. Vehicles that were previously repaired under that campaign will still require the updated remedy. Owners can contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825 and reference recall number 26510.

Great Dane Recalls 11 Dry Van Trailers

Great Dane is recalling 11 model year 2027 Champion dry van trailers because they may have been manufactured without rear impact guard extension channels. Without those components, the trailers do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 224 covering rear impact protection.

Dealers will install the missing extension channels free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning September 15. Owners can contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.

What Drivers Should Do

Drivers and fleet operators should determine whether their equipment is included in any of these recall campaigns and schedule repairs as soon as they become available. Recall repairs are performed at no cost, and addressing safety defects promptly can help reduce the risk of equipment failures on the road.

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Why These Trucks Are Being Recalled

The issue involves a stud connecting the battery to the starter at the frame rail. If installed incorrectly or corroded, the stud can short circuit, potentially causing a “thermal event,” such as a fire. DTNA estimates only about 1% of the affected trucks actually have the defect, but the risk is serious enough to warrant a full recall.

Signs your truck may have this problem include a slow or no crank when starting or visible corrosion around the battery stud or cable lug.

Trucks Covered in the Recall

The recall covers:

• Certain 2021–2027 Western Star 47X trucks and 2020–2027 Western Star 49X trucks built from the start of production through February 3, 2026.
• 2026–2027 47X and 49X vehicles produced between May 14, 2025, and February 3, 2026, which were manufactured with a revised inspection process meant to fix the problem.

All affected trucks share a particular positive junction point stud that connects the battery or auxiliary power distribution to the starter at the frame rail.

Reports of Melted Frame Rails and Corrosion

DTNA first identified this defect in May 2025. Their initial remedy included adjusting stud torque, applying dielectric paint, and checking cable lug orientation. More than 17,000 trucks were repaired by January 2026.

However, early in 2026, reports surfaced of thermal events and smoke on trucks that had already received the recall fix. One New York truck had corrosion that caused an arced cable, melting the frame rail. Other vehicles showed corrosion at the junction stud even without a thermal event.

Winter Weather Makes Corrosion Worse

The failures were concentrated in “salt belt” states and parts of Canada, where winter road salts accelerate corrosion. DTNA found that even trucks manufactured after the previous fix could still experience corrosion, though no fires were reported.

This led DTNA to expand the recall on February 4, 2026, covering all vehicles affected by the prior recall and those made with the earlier revised process.

What Truck Drivers Should Know

DTNA is developing a new remedy. Owner notification letters will be mailed on April 11, 2026. Drivers should contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 for questions. The recall number is F1029.

Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need the updated fix. There have been approximately 52 warranty claims and 18 field reports related to this issue from March 2023 through January 2026. No injuries or fatalities have been reported.

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Recall Details

The action covers approximately 4,040 trucks manufactured between April 1 and Aug. 22, 2025. According to recall filings, the interior door handle cable may have been installed incorrectly. If this occurs, the affected door might not open when needed, creating a potential hazard for drivers and passengers.

Recall documents state that the issue stems from a supplier error in which “one of Volvo’s suppliers did not apply adequate adhesive to a connection point within the door latch.”

Corrective Action

Dealers will address the defect by replacing both the door latch cable and pivot clip at no cost to owners.

Letters notifying truck owners will be mailed beginning Nov. 17, 2025. Volvo truck owners seeking more information can contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 800-528-6586 and reference recall number RVXX2508. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has logged the issue under recall number 25V-620.

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Lighting Malfunctions on Volvo and Mack Trucks

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling more than 2,000 VN trucks from the 2025 and 2026 model years after uncovering a fault in the trailer body control system. The defect, traced to an improperly manufactured body control module, can cause trailer lights to stop working when the truck is towing.

Drivers may notice the issue if their dashboard displays a pop-up warning that communication has been lost with the trailer body input and output module. If the trailer’s tail lights or turn signals fail, surrounding motorists may not see the truck braking, stopping, or changing lanes, which raises the risk of collisions.

The same lighting issue may also affect more than 150 Mack Pioneer trucks built for model years 2025 and 2026. Volvo reported 28 field cases and 204 warranty claims connected to 176 trucks, though there have been no confirmed crashes or injuries tied to the defect.

Both Mack and Volvo dealers will replace the trailer body input and output module free of charge. Owners will begin receiving official notifications by mail on November 17, 2025.

• Volvo owners can contact customer service at 800-528-6586 and reference recall number RVXX2507.
• Mack owners can call 800-866-1177 with recall number SC0484.
• NHTSA reference numbers are 25V621 for Volvo and 25V622 for Mack.

Door Latch Recall on Volvo VN Trucks

In a separate action, Volvo Trucks has also identified a potential hazard with interior door latches. Over 4,000 VN trucks from the 2026 model year are being recalled because an incorrectly installed latch cable on the interior handle could keep the door from opening.

A jammed latch poses the risk of trapping occupants inside the cab, creating a safety hazard in emergencies. So far, Volvo has received 17 field reports, but no incidents or injuries. The company estimates that less than half a percent of the affected vehicles are actually defective.

Dealers will repair the issue at no cost, replacing both the latch cable and the pivot clip. Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by mail beginning November 17, 2025.

• Volvo customer service can be reached at 800-528-6586, recall number RVXX2508.
• NHTSA has assigned this recall the number 25V620.

What Truck Owners Should Do

Drivers operating affected Volvo or Mack trucks are urged to pay close attention to their recall notifications and schedule service as soon as possible once letters arrive. Even though no injuries have been reported, both lighting failures and jammed doors present serious safety risks if left unaddressed.

For additional information, truck owners can search recall numbers directly through NHTSA’s online recall database or contact the manufacturers’ customer support lines.

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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recall affects nearly 2,500 Volvo VN trucks from model years 2025–26, along with several dozen 2025 Mack Anthems and 2025–26 Mack Pioneers.

At the center of the recall is a problem with the dynamic steering and oversteer guidance feature. The system, designed to help stabilize steering, may malfunction. If the guidance corrects an oversteer input, it could continue pulling the wheel in the opposite direction instead of stopping once balance is restored.

This malfunction raises a serious risk: if the driver doesn’t immediately counteract the steering, control of the truck could be lost. There are currently no warning indicators to alert drivers if their truck has the defect.

Both manufacturers identified the issue in July and launched an investigation. So far, there’s been only one field report related to the defect, and no accidents, injuries, or warranty claims have been tied to the problem.

As of August 11, the recommended fix is to disable the oversteer guidance feature. Volvo and Mack are addressing this through over-the-air software updates. In addition, the feature has already been removed from all new truck orders going forward.

Owners of affected trucks will begin receiving official recall notices on October 5. Both manufacturers also have reimbursement programs in place to cover repairs that may have been completed before the recall was issued.

For questions, owners can contact:

• Volvo Trucks customer service at 800-528-6586, recall number RVXX2506
• Mack customer service at 800-866-1177, recall number SC0483

NHTSA recall numbers are 25V520 for Volvo and 25V521 for Mack.

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Affected Models and Issues

The affected vehicles include the following makes and models:

• Kenworth Trucks: Models such as the 2025 T180, 2025-2026 T280, 2023-2026 T380, and 2024-2026 T480 have been recalled due to potential exterior light switch failures.

• Peterbilt Trucks: The 2025 Peterbilt 535 and the 2024-2026 Peterbilt 536, 537, 548, and 567 are also experiencing similar light switch issues.

• Freightliner Electric Rigs: The Freightliner E-Cascadia and EM2 models are being flagged for a significant issue regarding a potential loss of drive power.

• Volvo Electric Trucks: Certain 2023-2025 Volvo VNRE electric trucks have been recalled due to a defect where the battery could short-circuit, leading to a possible fire risk.

• Hino Trucks: Models NH7A, NJ7A, NJ7B, NJ7C, NV7A, NV7B, and NV7C spanning years 2022-2025 are being recalled for a damaged front right air brake tube, which could cause a leak.

Manufacturer Requirements for Recalls

According to the NHTSA, when a vehicle is deemed unsafe or fails to comply with federal safety standards, manufacturers must resolve the issue at no cost to the owner. The solutions might include a repair, replacement, refund (for certain equipment), or even a buyback in very rare cases.

Officials strongly urge vehicle owners to address these defects promptly due to the potential dangers posed by unresolved safety issues.

What Vehicle Owners Need to Know

Owners of the affected models should receive a formal notification from the manufacturer via mail. The letter will provide crucial information, including the following details:

• Explanation of the issue and its risks

• Availability of the remedy

• How and where to schedule a repair

• Reminder that repairs will be performed free of charge

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