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Grote Marker Lights

Grote replacement marker lights may fail to illuminate, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain Grote replacement marker lights. The center roof marker lights may fail to illuminate, failing to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Marker lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The recall affects 844 units distributed nationwide and was reported to NHTSA on August 12, 2026. Dealers will replace the center roof marker light, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2026.

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What to do

If yours is included:

  1. Dealers will replace the center roof marker light, free of charge.
  2. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 11, 2026. You may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586.
  3. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Dealers will replace the center roof marker light, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2609.

Is yours affected?

Check yours against the codes the NHTSA notice names below.

  1. Grote Clearance/Marker Lamp (2006), Exterior Lighting

From the NHTSA notice

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain Grote replacement marker lights with part number 78513681.

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
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Nationwide
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Component
Exterior lighting defect
Campaign
26E054000
Units affected
844
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer phone
800-528-6586

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 10, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)