NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2025–2027 Volvo VNL (4) and 1 more recall: Software Calculation Error May Cause Reduced Braking Performance
- Recall number
- 26V619000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Category
- Vehicles › Service Brakes
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 392
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Service Brakes, Electric
Affected vehicles
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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.
Consequence
Reduced braking performance can require a greater distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
What should you do?
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.
Manufacturer campaign number
RVXX2610
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V619000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.