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Volvo Air Brake Recalls Cover Delayed Response and Component Failures
Volvo VNL trucks recur most often in these air brake notices, with overlapping coverage among newer models. RVXX2502 concerns delayed brake activation on certain 2023-2025 New VN trucks; RVXX2602 concerns delayed service brake release on certain 2025-2026 VNL (4) vehicles. Another notice covers unprotected rear brake modulator electrical connectors on certain 2025-2027 VNL (4) and 2026-2027 VNR (4) vehicles, potentially causing loss of ABS and ESC. Earlier hardware concerns differ: RVXX2004 covers pedal plates that may break on certain 2020-2021 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNR vehicles, while RVXX2205 covers excessively tightened air tank bracket fasteners that may have broken on certain 2022-2023 VNL vehicles.
Warning signs to watch for
- RVXX2502: Brakes may take longer than expected to activate.
- RVXX2602: The service brake may take longer than expected to release.
- Volvo Trucks Rear Brake Modulator Short Circuit Risk recall: Loss of anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of these five notices includes a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. The Volvo VNR Brake Pedal Plate May Break notice does not tell owners to stop driving. The Volvo VNL Air Tank Bracket Fasteners May Break notice does not tell owners to stop driving. The Volvo VNL Trucks: Delayed Air Brake Response and Volvo VNL Trucks Brakes May Release Slowly notices do not tell owners to stop driving. The Volvo Trucks Rear Brake Modulator Short Circuit Risk notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
What the free repair involves
Remedies are free of charge. RVXX2004 specifies pedal plate inspection and replacement if required; RVXX2205 specifies fastener replacement. RVXX2502 adds a new pneumatic circuit; RVXX2602 adds a brake valve and fittings to service brake pneumatic plumbing. The rear brake modulator recall specifies inspecting electrical connectors, installing a protective cover, and replacing rear brake modulators as necessary.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 5 |
Models affected most
Where owners report service brakes, air problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under service brakes, air for the Volvo models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Service brakes, air complaints |
|---|---|
| 2026 Volvo VNL (4) | 1 |
| 2025 Volvo VNL (4) | 1 |
| 2022 Volvo VNL | 1 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | Volvo Trucks Rear Brake Modulator Short Circuit Risk | high |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Volvo VNL Trucks Brakes May Release Slowly | high |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Volvo VNL Trucks: Delayed Air Brake Response | high |
| Dec 6, 2022 | Volvo VNL Air Tank Bracket Fasteners May Break | high |
| Sep 2, 2020 | Volvo VNR Brake Pedal Plate May Break | high |
Common questions
Are delayed brake activation and delayed release the same problem?
The notices describe different behaviors. RVXX2502 concerns brakes taking longer than expected to activate on certain 2023-2025 New VN trucks. RVXX2602 concerns service brakes taking longer than expected to release on certain 2025-2026 VNL (4) vehicles.
Which Volvo trucks have the rear brake modulator connector recall?
The notice covers certain 2026-2027 VNR (4) and 2025-2027 VNL (4) vehicles. Unprotected electrical connectors may short circuit, causing loss of ABS and ESC. Dealers inspect connectors, install a protective cover, and replace rear brake modulators as necessary, free of charge.
What repairs address the brake pedal and air tank fasteners?
For RVXX2004, dealers inspect pedal plates and replace them if required, free of charge. For RVXX2205, dealers replace the air tank bracket fasteners free of charge. The pedal plate defect and air tank fastener defect have separate remedies.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.