Vehicle recall 26V186000 · March 25, 2026
2025-2026 Volvo VNL (4)
The service brake may take longer than expected to release.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- A delayed brake release can increase the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V186000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 25, 2026
- Filed by
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Manufacturer campaign
- RVXX2602
- Owner notification
- July 29, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 222
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volvo VNL (4) (2025-2026): 2026, 2025
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