2025-2027 Volvo VNL (4), 2026-2027 Volvo VNR (4) recall: Software Calculation Error May Cause Reduced Braking Performance
Report received by NHTSA: Sept. 28, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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.
- Who's affected
392 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
80 earlier NHTSA recalls by Volvo Trucks North America since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Aug. 12, 2026 Volvo Trucks North America equipment recall: Marker Lights May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 108
- Aug. 6, 2026 2026-2027 Volvo VNL (4), 2027 Volvo VNR (4) recall: Marker Lights May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 108
- July 9, 2026 2026-2027 Volvo VNL (4), 2026-2027 Volvo VNR (4), 2026 Volvo VAH and 2 more models recall: Loss of Steering Control from Loose Steering Arm Fasteners
- May 28, 2026 2026-2027 Volvo VHD, 2026-2027 Volvo VN, 2026-2027 Volvo VNL (4) and 2 more models recall: Do Not Drive: Wheel May Detach
- April 23, 2026 2025-2027 Volvo VNL (4), 2026-2027 Volvo VNR (4) recall: Rear Brake Modulators May Short Circuit (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
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 | 26V619000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC |
| Report received by NHTSA | Sept. 28, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 392 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | RVXX2610 |
| “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