Mack, VTNA Recall: Roof Marker Lights May Fail

What Truck Drivers Should Know About the Mack and VTNA Recall

Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) and Mack Trucks are recalling a combined 2,364 trucks because a center roof marker light may fail without warning. The VTNA recall covers certain 2027 Volvo VNL and VNR trucks. A related Mack recall covers certain 2027 Anthem and Pioneer models. Both recalls involve a similar connector problem in the center roof marker lamp.

If the connection fails, the marker light may not illuminate. That can reduce the truck’s visibility and increase the risk of a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The affected trucks also may not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108, which covers vehicle lamps and reflective equipment.

VTNA Recall Covers 1,851 Volvo Trucks

The VTNA recall involves 1,851 Volvo trucks in the United States.

Volvo is recalling 1,706 VNL trucks and 145 VNR trucks from the 2027 model year. The affected vehicles were built between April 27 and June 5, 2026.

NHTSA assigned campaign number 26V513 to the Volvo recall. Volvo’s own recall number is RVXX2608.

According to Volvo’s filing, the affected trucks may have roof marker lights with connector housings that are not the proper length. The problem can prevent the electrical connection from remaining secure.

Volvo said the tolerance between the pins and connector can result in a faulty connection when parts are not at their intended measurements. If that happens, the center marker lamp can stop working.

Mack Recall Covers 513 Anthem and Pioneer Trucks

Mack is recalling another 513 trucks under NHTSA campaign number 26V515.

The recall covers 355 Mack Pioneer trucks and 158 Mack Anthem trucks from the 2027 model year. Those trucks were manufactured between April 27 and June 19, 2026.

Mack’s manufacturer recall number is SC0498.

Its filing describes essentially the same marker-light problem found in the VTNA recall. The connector housing may not have the proper length, which can cause the center roof marker lamp connection to fail.

The result is the same. The light may not illuminate, reducing visibility and creating an FMVSS 108 compliance issue.

VTNA Recall Includes No Warning for Drivers

One detail may be especially important for commercial truck drivers.

Both recall filings state that there is no warning when the marker-light problem occurs. That means a driver may not receive an in-cab alert showing that the center roof marker light has stopped working.

For drivers operating an affected Volvo or Mack truck, the issue could therefore be discovered during a vehicle inspection rather than through an electronic warning.

Same Supplier Connected to Both Recalls

The documents show another important connection between the VTNA recall and the Mack recall.

Both manufacturers identify Grote, based in Madison, Indiana, as the supplier of the involved marker-light component. The safety investigation timelines are also nearly identical.

Both filings say a product safety investigation opened on June 9. Safety committees reviewed the issue on July 13 and again on July 27. On July 30, the Product Safety Committee determined that a noncompliance existed and decided to begin the recalls. The filings show that the problem was addressed in production before the formal recall decision.

Volvo said supplier stock was sorted and inspections were put in place beginning June 5. Its factory also sorted its stock and scrapped components that did not meet requirements. Trucks still at the facility were placed on stop shipment until they could be corrected.

Mack reported similar steps and said affected components at its factory were sorted and scrapped by June 19. Trucks remaining at the facility were also placed on stop shipment until corrected.

No Crashes or Injuries Reported

Neither manufacturer reported any crashes or injuries tied to the marker-light issue when the recall filings were submitted.

Volvo reported 33 warranty claims related to the problem. Those included one claim in May, 19 in June, and 13 in July. The company reported no field reports, accidents, or injuries.

Mack reported five warranty claims, including three in June and two in July. It also reported no field reports, accidents, or injuries connected to the issue.

Volvo estimated that 1.3% of the trucks in the VTNA recall may have the defect. Mack estimated that 0.8% of its recalled trucks may be affected.

Mack, VTNA Recall Repairs Will Be Free

The remedy is similar for both recalls.

Dealers will replace the center roof marker lamp at no cost to owners. The updated lamps will have a revised connector length designed to provide the proper tolerance. Volvo’s dealer notice also says affected vehicles held in dealer inventory must be corrected before they are released to customers.

Mack issued the same direction for affected vehicles in dealer inventory.

Drivers Can Check VINs Before Letters Arrive

Drivers, owner-operators, and fleets do not have to wait for a mailed recall notice to determine whether a truck is included.

VINs associated with both recalls became searchable through NHTSA on August 13, 2026. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by October 5, 2026. That leaves several weeks between the time VIN information became available and the scheduled mailing of owner notices.

For fleets operating newer Volvo VNL or VNR trucks, or Mack Anthem and Pioneer models, checking affected VINs can help identify trucks that need the repair before the mailed notice arrives.

The VTNA recall and related Mack recall involve a relatively small estimated percentage of the trucks identified by the manufacturers. No related crashes or injuries have been reported. Still, the lack of an in-cab warning means affected drivers may have little indication that the center marker lamp has failed until the lighting system is checked.