Canada2025–2027 Volvo VNL and 2027 Volvo VNR medium and heavy trucks (VOLVO) are affected. On some trucks the connector(s) for the rear brake modulator(s) may lack proper wiring protection, which can short circuit and cause loss of antilock braking (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC), increasing crash risk. Volvo Trucks will notify owners by mail and advises taking the truck to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the rear brake modulator(s); the dealer will also install a cover on the connector(s).
How to identify it
2025–2027 Volvo VNL
2027 Volvo VNR
The hazard
On certain trucks, the connector(s) for the rear brake modulator(s) may not have proper wiring protection. As a result, the rear brake modulator(s) could short circuit and cause a loss of antilock braking system (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC).
A loss of ABS and ESC could increase the risk of a crash.
What to do
Volvo Trucks will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the rear brake modulator(s). The dealer will also install a cover on the connector(s).
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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