2025-2026 Volvo VNL Trucks Delayed Service Brake Release Recall
Volvo Trucks is recalling certain 2025-2026 VNL (4) vehicles because the service brake may take longer than expected to release, creating a crash risk and violating Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle defect (brake system failure) that increases crash risk. Although no deaths or reported injuries are stated in the source, the defect involves a critical safety system, the brake system is subject to FMVSS 121, and delayed brake release directly creates a significant hazard of injury or property damage, meeting the Severe criterion.
Plain-English summary
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2025-2026 VNL (4) vehicles. The service brake may take longer than expected to release. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121 for air brake systems.
A delayed brake release can increase the risk of crash. The defect involves the service brake pneumatic plumbing, specifically hoses, lines, piping, and fittings.
Dealers will install an additional brake valve and fittings to the service brake pneumatic plumbing at no charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed May 8, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in May 24, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2602.
The recalled product
- Product
- VOLVO VNL (4)
- Brand
- VOLVO
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Affected units
- 222
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- VNL (4)
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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