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HighNHTSA·26V619000·Announced 2026-09-28

Volvo Recalls VNL and VNR Trucks for Braking Software Defect

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 2025-2027 VNL and 2026-2027 VNR trucks with tanker packages due to inaccurate axle load calculations that may reduce braking performance.

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: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (braking performance) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2025-2027 VNL (4) and 2026-2027 VNR (4) vehicles equipped with a tanker application package. The recall involves 392 vehicles. The defect involves inaccurate axle load calculations that may cause reduced braking performance while transporting smoothbore tanker trailers.

Reduced braking performance can require a greater distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

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.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO VNR (4), VNL (4)
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Truck
Hazard
Affected units
392

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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