Software Calculation Error May Cause Reduced Braking Performance
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Units affected
- 392
- Recall opened
- Sep 28, 2026
- Owner notification
- —
- Manufacturer campaign
- RVXX2610
- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (2)
- VOLVO VNL (4)2025–2027
- VOLVO VNR (4)2026–2027
Defect
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2027 VNL (4) and 2026-2027 VNR (4) vehicles equipped with a tanker application package. Inaccurate axle load calculations may cause reduced braking performance while transporting smoothbore tanker trailers.
Risk / consequence
Reduced braking performance can require a greater distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install new software to disable the dynamic trailer braking calculations, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2610. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 5, 2026.
Documents (2)
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V619000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.