Volvo Trucks recalls 2026–2027 VNR and 2025–2027 VNL trucks over brake part that can short circuit
Unprotected electrical connectors on the rear brake modulators can short circuit and cause a loss of anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control, raising the risk of a crash or injury.
What to do
Take the truck to a Volvo dealer, who will inspect the connectors, add a protective cover and replace the rear brake modulators if needed, free of charge. Owners may call Volvo Trucks customer service at 800-528-6586 and cite recall number RVXX2605.
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Recall details
- Product
- Volvo Vnr (4), Vnl (4) 2025–2027
- Company
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Hazard
- A loss of anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Units
- 2,800 vehicles
- Owner notification
- June 8, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 23, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V260000
- Manufacturer campaign number: RVXX2605
- Model years: 2025–2027
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
- Defect
- 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.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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