Volvo inaccurate axle load calculations may cause reduced braking performance while transporting smoothbore tanker trailers.
The short version
Volvo Trucks North America reported a problem with the service brakes, electric software/programming. Here is what owners need to know.
Inaccurate axle load calculations may cause reduced braking performance while transporting smoothbore tanker trailers.
Reduced braking performance can require a greater distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Take it to a dealer — they will install new software to disable the dynamic trailer braking calculations, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 26V-619.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2025–2027 | Volvo VNL (4) |
| 2026–2027 | Volvo VNR (4) |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
- Recall reported to NHTSA.
Drive one of these? Check your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.
Check your VINWhat this record means
Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.
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