Buy me a coffee
💥 Crash riskNHTSA 26V619📅 Sep 28, 2026

2025–2027 Volvo VNL (4) & 2026–2027 Volvo VNR (4) recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

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 risk

Reduced braking performance can require a greater distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
26V619000
Manufacturer recall #
RVXX2610
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Vehicles affected
392
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC:SOFTWARE/PROGRAMMING
Owner phone
1-800-528-6586
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Built
Dec 6, 2024 – Sep 21, 2026
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 26V619 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V619?

2025–2027 Volvo VNL (4) & 2026–2027 Volvo VNR (4). 392 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Volvo dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-528-6586.