2025-2026 Volvo VNL (4) recall: Delayed Brake Release/FMVSS 121
Report received by NHTSA: March 25, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2026 VNL (4) vehicles. The service brake may take longer than expected to release. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- The risk
A delayed brake release can increase the risk of crash.
- Who's affected
222 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2025-2026 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
73 earlier NHTSA recalls by Volvo Trucks North America since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- March 25, 2026 2025-2026 Volvo VNL (4) recall: Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101
- Feb. 10, 2026 2024-2027 Volvo VNL (4) recall: Rollaway Risk from Inadequate Parking Brake Force
- Nov. 20, 2025 2024-2026 Volvo VNL (4), 2026 Volvo VNR (4) recall: High Beams May Not Automatically Switch to Low Beams/FMVSS 108 (agency record)
- Nov. 20, 2025 2024-2026 Volvo VNL (4) recall: Load Lock Clamps May Fail (agency record)
- Nov. 18, 2025 Volvo Trucks North America equipment recall: ECU Malfunction May Impair Safety Systems (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will install an additional brake valve and fittings to the service brake pneumatic plumbing, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 29, 2026.Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2602.
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) 2025-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V186000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Report received by NHTSA | March 25, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 222 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | RVXX2602 |
| “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