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NHTSA Recall 26V619000: Software/programming (service brakes)

Volvo Trucks North America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 392 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Volvo Vnl (4).

392
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
NHTSA campaign26V619000
Manufacturer campaignRVXX2610
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC › SOFTWARE/PROGRAMMING
Report receivedSeptember 28, 2026
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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 covered by recall 26V619000

Make and modelModel years
Volvo Vnl (4)2025, 2026, 2027
Volvo Vnr (4)2026, 2027

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.