Volvo recall: Service brakes, air
What is wrong
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."
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Volvo Vnl (4) 2025–2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V186000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 25, 2026
- Owners notified
- Jul 29, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 222
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Maker's own recall number
- RVXX2602
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 121
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Volvo recall: Structure Oct 15, 2026
- Volvo recall: Service brakes, electric Sep 28, 2026
- Volvo recall: Exterior lighting Aug 6, 2026
- Volvo recall: Steering Jul 9, 2026
- Volvo recall: Wheels May 28, 2026
- Volvo recall: Service brakes, air Apr 23, 2026
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.