NHTSA Campaign 26V619000
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC:SOFTWARE/PROGRAMMING
Issued by Volvo Trucks North America · Reported Sep 28, 2026 · 392 vehicles affected
What's 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.
Consequence
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | VNL (4) | 2025 | 392 |
| VOLVO | VNL (4) | 2026 | 392 |
| VOLVO | VNL (4) | 2027 | 392 |
| VOLVO | VNR (4) | 2026 | 392 |
| VOLVO | VNR (4) | 2027 | 392 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V619000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.