2025–2027 Volvo VNL (4), 2026–2027 Volvo VNR (4) Recall: Inaccurate axle load calculations may cause reduced braking performance…
NHTSA campaign 26V619000 · Service Brakes, Electric · filed Sep 28, 2026 · verified Oct 2, 2026
The defect
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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V619000 (manufacturer number RVXX2610). Data last verified Oct 2, 2026.