Recall Roundup: Safety issues with AEB, headlights, seat belts, and marker lights prompt major truck recalls

NHTSA recalls affect Autocar, Mack, Heil, and Volvo trucks due to safety issues with brakes, lights, and seat belts.
Nov. 11, 2025
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Key takeaways

  • Autocar, Mack, Heil, and Volvo trucks face recalls for brakes, lights, and seat belts, impacting fleet safety and compliance.
  • Thousands of 2023-2026 commercial vehicles may require repairs, emphasizing the need for proactive fleet monitoring.
  • Timely recall response helps prevent crashes, reduce liability, and maintain uptime across fleet operations.
VTNA
Volvo VAH models’ passenger seat belt anchor may fail

A seat belt anchor that fails will not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued recall notices for commercial vehicles, including brands from Autocar, Mack, and more.

Owners of the affected vehicles should be contacted via U.S. mail over the next two months, but fleet and independent owners of these vehicles can contact the NHTSA Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 or visit nhtsa.gov for more details. More information on each recall can be found below.

Autocar
Autocar Xpeditor models’ automatic emergency braking system may unexpectedly turn off

The loss of AEB increases the risk of a crash.

Autocar Xpeditor models’ automatic emergency braking system may unexpectedly turn off

Autocar is recalling certain 2025-2026 ACX (Xpeditor) vehicles. The automatic emergency braking (AEB) system may unexpectedly turn off when the vehicle turns. The loss of AEB increases the risk of a crash.

This recall potentially affects 239 vehicles. Autocar will update the AEB software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 18. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2506.

Heil
Heil models’ CNG manual cylinder valve may crack and leak

A natural gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Heil models’ CNG manual cylinder valve may crack and leak

The Heil Company is recalling certain 2023-2025 side loader garbage trucks equipped with certain Agility Fuel Solutions CNG Fuel Systems, using part number 10300466. The manual cylinder valves may develop stress corrosion cracks in the bottom plugged port, causing a leak. A natural gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

This recall potentially affects 50 vehicles. Agility will replace the valves. All affected garbage trucks were repaired by August 14, according to NHTSA. Owners may contact Agility's customer service at 844-474-7400 or Heil's customer service at 866-275-4345.

Mack Trucks
Mack Granite models’ headlights may fail

Loss of headlight illumination can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Mack Granite models’ headlights may fail 

Mack Trucks is recalling certain 2024-2025 Granite trucks equipped with LED headlights. The LED headlights may fail. Loss of headlight illumination can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

This recall potentially affects 8,857 vehicles. Dealers will replace the LED headlights. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0485.

VTNA
Volvo VAH models’ passenger seat belt anchor may fail

A seat belt anchor that fails will not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Volvo VAH models’ passenger seat belt anchor may fail

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2019-2026 VAH trucks. The passenger seat belt anchor may fail because of inadequate floor reinforcement. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." A seat belt anchor that fails will not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

This recall potentially affects 242 vehicles. Dealers will install a new weld nut and washer  free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2510.

VTNA
Volvo VN models’ marker lights may fail to illuminate

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

Volvo VN models’ marker lights may fail to illuminate

Volvo Trucks is recalling certain 2025-2026 New VN trucks. The roof center marker lights may fail to illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Marker lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

This recall potentially affects 3,124 vehicles. Dealers will replace the center roof marker light. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2509.

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Jenna Hume

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Digital Editor Jenna Hume joined FleetOwner in November of 2023 and previously worked as a writer in the gaming industry. She has a bachelor of fine arts degree in creative writing from Truman State University and a master of fine arts degree in writing from Lindenwood University. She is currently based in Missouri. 

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