2025-2027 Volvo VNL (4), 2026-2027 Volvo VNR (4) recall: Rear Brake Modulators May Short Circuit
Report received by NHTSA: April 23, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026-2027 VNR (4) and 2025-2027 VNL (4) vehicles. The rear brake modulators may have unprotected electrical connectors that can short circuit and lead to a loss of the anti-lock brake system (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC).
- The risk
A loss of anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Who's affected
2,800 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2025-2027 Volvo VNL (4), 2026-2027 Volvo VNR (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
75 earlier NHTSA recalls by Volvo Trucks North America since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- April 1, 2026 2025-2027 Volvo VNL (4), 2026-2027 Volvo VNR (4) recall: Turn Signal Failure/FMVSS 108
- March 25, 2026 2025-2026 Volvo VNL (4) recall: Delayed Brake Release/FMVSS 121
- 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)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will inspect the rear brake modulator electrical connectors, install a protective cover, and replace the rear brake modulators, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 8, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2605. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.
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) 2025-2027
- Volvo VNR (4) 2026-2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V260000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Report received by NHTSA | April 23, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 2,800 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | RVXX2605 |
| “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