CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC:SOFTWARE/PROGRAMMING
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Volvo VNL and VNR trucks equipped with a tanker application package may calculate axle loads incorrectly. While hauling smoothbore tanker trailers, this can reduce braking performance.
Reduced braking performance means the vehicle may need a greater distance to stop, which increases the risk of a crash.
Authorized Volvo dealers will install new software that disables the dynamic trailer braking calculations, at no charge to owners. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. You can contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 800-528-6586, and check NHTSA.gov for your VIN after October 5, 2026 to see whether your vehicle is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volvo VNL (4) | 202520262027 |
|---|---|
| Volvo VNR (4) | 20262027 |