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Volvo VNL trucks may have delayed brake response

NHTSA campaign 25V102000 · Reported 2025-02-18 · Volvo Trucks North America

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Serious — the notice does not order the truck parked, but slower braking means a longer stopping distance and a real risk of a crash, so leave extra following room until it is repaired.

What's wrong, in plain English

On certain 2023-2025 Volvo VNL and new VN trucks, the air brakes can take longer to start working than they should after you press the pedal. The delay is long enough that the truck fails the federal air brake standard. Even a short lag adds distance before the truck comes to a full stop. Volvo dealers will install a new air line setup, called a pneumatic circuit, free of charge.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your truck is covered (Volvo Trucks' number is RVXX2502).
2. Call your Volvo Trucks dealer to schedule the fix, or contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 800-528-6586; letters were mailed March 11, 2025.
3. Have the new pneumatic circuit installed — the repair is free.

Affected vehicles (2)

2023 Volvo VNL (4)
2025 Volvo VNL (4)

Who to contact

Volvo — official Volvo recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-458-1552

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Volvo truck air brake recalls: slow braking, pedal and ABS faults · all 5 Volvo recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:PROPORTIONING RELAY VALVE
Summary: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2025 New VN trucks. The brakes may take longer than expected to activate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Safety risk: Delayed brake activation can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new pneumatic circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 11, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2502.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.