2024-2026 Volvo VNL (4) recall: Load Lock Clamps May Fail
Report received by NHTSA: Nov. 20, 2025.
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- What's recalled
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024-2026 VNL (4) vehicles. The load lock clamps, located on the back of the cab, may loosen and cause the load lock bars to become unsecured.
- The risk
A loose or unsecured load lock bar can result in a loss of cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
1,859 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2024-2026 Volvo VNL (4).
- Compared with
Volvo Trucks North America has 12 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 13 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
6 earlier NHTSA recalls for these models since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Nov. 3, 2025 2026 Volvo VNL (4) recall: Marker Lights May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 108 (agency record)
- Sept. 18, 2025 2025-2026 Volvo VNL (4), 2025 Volvo VNR (4) recall: Inoperative Trailer Lighting (agency record)
- Sept. 18, 2025 2026 Volvo VNL (4) recall: Defective Latch May Prevent Door from Opening (agency record)
- Aug. 11, 2025 2025-2026 Volvo VNL (4) recall: Loss of Steering Control (agency record)
- April 17, 2025 2022-2025 Volvo VN, 2025 Volvo VNL (4) recall: Idler Gear May Detach Causing Engine Stall (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will replace the load lock clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2512. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 27, 2025.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Volvo VNL (4) 2024-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 25V802000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received by NHTSA | Nov. 20, 2025 |
| Potentially affected | 1,859 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | RVXX2512 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record