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HighNHTSA·26V260000·Announced 2026-04-23

2025-2027 Volvo VNL and VNR trucks recalled for brake system defect

Volvo Trucks is recalling certain 2025-2027 VNL and 2026-2027 VNR vehicles because unprotected electrical connectors on the rear brake modulators can short circuit, disabling anti-lock brakes and stability control.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle defect affecting critical safety systems (anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control). The source text states the defect "increases the risk of a crash or injury," indicating a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, which per the rubric criteria warrants a High (3) rating.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2025-2027 VNL (4) and 2026-2027 VNR (4) vehicles. The rear brake modulators have unprotected electrical connectors that can short circuit, which may cause a loss of the anti-lock brake system (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC).

A loss of anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash or injury. Dealers will inspect the rear brake modulator electrical connectors, install a protective cover, and replace the rear brake modulators as necessary at no cost to owners.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 22, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586 or reference Volvo Trucks' recall number RVXX2605. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO VNR (4), VNL (4)
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Heavy Truck
Hazard
Affected units
2,800

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 (2)

  • VNR (4)
  • VNL (4)

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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