Filed by Volvo Trucks North America on March 25, 2026; 2 model-year listings affected.
Service brakes, air: supply, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
NHTSA campaign 26V186000 · reported March 25, 2026 · Volvo Trucks North America · 222 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- A delayed brake release can increase the risk of crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.