Service brakes, electric: software/programmingRecall 26V-619 · Volvo vehicles
Volvo Trucks North America recall 26V-619 covers 392 Volvo vehicles for a service brakes, electric: software/programming problem, reported to NHTSA on September 28, 2026.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V619000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Reduced braking performance can require a greater distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install new software to disable the dynamic trailer braking calculations, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 6, 2024 to September 21, 2026. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.