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Automotive · United States · 2026-03-25

Volvo VNL (4) vehicles' service brake may take longer to engage

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-03-25
Manufacturer	Volvo Trucks North America
Models affected	VNL (4)
Model year	2025-2026
Units affected	222
Defect	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."_x000D_ A delayed brake release can increase the risk of crash.
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Remedy	Dealers will install an additional brake valve and fittings to the service brake pneumatic plumbing, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2602.
Recall number	26V186000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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