NHTSA recall 26V-619: Service Brakes, Electric

Volvo Trucks North America · Reported September 28, 2026 · 2 affected model years

Service Brakes, Electric recall

26V-619
September 28, 2026 · Volvo Trucks North America
Problem
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.
Safety risk
Reduced braking performance can require a greater distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number26V619000
ManufacturerVolvo Trucks North America
Report dateSeptember 28, 2026
ComponentService Brakes, Electric:Software/Programming
Fixed over the airNo
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Affected vehicles