Recall 26V-619
Volvo Trucks North America recalled the 2025 to 2027 Volvo VNL (4) and 1 other model: Service brakes, electric (software/programming).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 26V-619
- Reported
- September 28, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- 392 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is 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 [removed]. 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.
Affected vehicles
- Volvo VNL (4) 2025 to 2027
- Volvo VNR (4) 2026 to 2027