Vehicle recall 26V260000 · April 23, 2026
Volvo VNL (4) and VNR (4)
The rear brake modulators may have unprotected electrical connectors that can short circuit and lead to a loss of the anti-lock brake system (ABS) and electronic stability…
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 2026-2027 VNR (4) and 2025-2027 VNL (4) vehicles. The rear brake modulators may have unprotected electrical connectors that can short circuit and lead to a loss of the anti-lock brake system (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC).
- Consequence
- A loss of anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rear brake modulator electrical connectors, install a protective cover, and replace the rear brake modulators, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 8, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2605. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V260000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 23, 2026
- Filed by
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Manufacturer campaign
- RVXX2605
- Owner notification
- June 8, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,800
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Antilock › Control unit/module
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) (2025-2027): 2027, 2026, 2025
- Volvo VNR (4) (2026-2027): 2027, 2026
Has your Volvo been repaired?
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