Volvo recall: 2025–2027 VNL (4) and 1 more – service brakes
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 2025–2027 Volvo VNL (4), 2026–2027 Volvo VNR (4) because of a crash risk – 392 vehicles (potentially affected). The recall report reached NHTSA on September 28, 2026. Distributed nationwide.
Lower risk A safety recall: the manufacturer or NHTSA found a vehicle defect that poses a risk to safety, or a failure to meet a federal safety standard. The remedy is free.
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| Product | 2025–2027 Volvo VNL (4), 2026–2027 Volvo VNR (4) |
| Brand | Volvo |
| Company | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Type | Vehicles |
| Classification | Vehicle |
| Report received | September 28, 2026 |
| Published by NHTSA | September 28, 2026 |
| Quantity | 392 vehicles (potentially affected) |
| Recall ID | 26V619000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | VNL (4) | 2025–2027 |
| Volvo | VNR (4) | 2026–2027 |
Identifiers and details
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V619000
- Manufacturer recall number
- RVXX2610
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC:SOFTWARE/PROGRAMMING
- Built
- 2024-12-06 to 2026-09-21
- Recalled part
- MSW · SOFTWARE · 26020191
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
Why it was recalled
The problem: a crash risk.
NHTSA's defect summary: “Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2027 VNL (4) and 2026-2027 VNR (4) vehicles equipped with a tanker application package. Inaccurate axle load calculations may cause reduced braking performance while transporting smoothbore tanker trailers.”
The consequence, according to NHTSA: “Reduced braking performance can require a greater distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.”
What to do
NHTSA: “Dealers will install new software to disable the dynamic trailer braking calculations, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2610. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 5, 2026.”
Enter your 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN) at nhtsa.gov/recalls or on the manufacturer's site to see whether your vehicle is included. Safety recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer, even if the vehicle is used or out of warranty.
Official notice: NHTSA recall 26V619000.
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About this recall
Is Volvo 2025–2027 Volvo VNL (4), 2026–2027 Volvo VNR (4) recalled?
Yes. Volvo Trucks North America reported the recall to NHTSA on September 28, 2026; NHTSA published it September 28, 2026 (Vehicle). Only the vehicles listed on this page are included.
Why was it recalled?
Because of a crash risk. Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2027 VNL (4) and 2026-2027 VNR (4) vehicles equipped with a tanker application package. Inaccurate axle load calculations may cause reduced braking performance while transporting smoothbore tanker trailers.
What should I do if I have it?
NHTSA says: Dealers will install new software to disable the dynamic trailer braking calculations, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2610. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 5, 2026.
Where was it sold?
Nationwide.
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Source: recall records published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA Enforcement Reports), the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected twice a day. Product names, lot codes, dates and model numbers are shown exactly as the agency lists them; the agency's notice is the authority. 77.today is not affiliated with any of these agencies.