United StatesCertain 2025–2026 Volvo VNL (4) vehicles (222 potentially affected; NHTSA campaign 26V186000; manufacturer campaign RVXX2602) are recalled. The service brake may take longer than expected to release, failing FMVSS 121 and increasing the risk of a crash. 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, and owners may contact Volvo Trucks at 800-528-6586.
What's being 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."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V186000; Manufacturer campaign RVXX2602
The hazard
A delayed brake release can increase the risk of crash.
What to do
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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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