CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:PROPORTIONING RELAY VALVE
- Problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2025 New VN trucks. The brakes may take longer than expected to activate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Risk
- Delayed brake activation can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new pneumatic circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 11, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2502.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain heavy trucks may have a brake air control problem: the brakes may take longer than expected to activate. This means the vehicle can fail to meet federal air brake safety requirements (FMVSS 121).
Delayed brake activation can lengthen the distance needed to stop, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this seriously and arrange service promptly.
The repair is free. Dealers will install a new pneumatic circuit at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 11, 2025. To confirm your vehicle is covered, check your VIN for open recalls, or contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 800-528-6586 and reference recall RVXX2502.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volvo VNL (4) | 202320242025 |
|---|---|
| Volvo VNR (4) | 2025 |