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Volvo VNL Trucks May Lose Secured Cargo Bars
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An unsecured load lock bar can fall or shift, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V802000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Part affected | Equipment:mechanical |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2025–2026 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On certain VNL trucks, the clamps that hold the load lock bars in place on the back of the cab may loosen over time. If a clamp loosens, the load lock bar it holds can come unsecured. Dealers will replace the load lock clamps.
What you should do
2. Contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 800-528-6586 (reference RVXX2512) to schedule service.
3. The clamp replacement is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 25V802000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Volvo — official Volvo recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-458-1552
The bigger picture
- Volvo Equipment Recalls Address Loose Load Bars and Weight Labels · all 3 Volvo recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
- Summary
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024-2026 VNL (4) vehicles. The load lock clamps, located on the back of the cab, may loosen and cause the load lock bars to become unsecured.
- Safety risk
- A loose or unsecured load lock bar can result in a loss of cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the load lock clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2512. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 27, 2025.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.