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Volvo VNL Trucks Brakes May Release Slowly
high How serious is it? About this label
A delayed brake release can increase the risk of a crash, according to the notice. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V186000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Part affected | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings |
| 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
The service brakes on these trucks may take longer than expected to release after the brake pedal is applied. This means that when the driver lets off the brake, the brakes may stay engaged longer than they should. A delayed brake release can increase the risk of a crash. To fix this, dealers will install an additional brake valve and fittings into the brake system's air lines, at no cost to the owner.
What you should do
2. Contact a Volvo Trucks dealer or Volvo Trucks customer service at 800-528-6586 to schedule the repair.
3. Installation of the additional brake valve and fittings 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 26V186000. 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 Air Brake Recalls Cover Delayed Response and Component Failures · all 5 Volvo recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary
- 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."
- Safety risk
- A delayed brake release can increase the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install an additional brake valve and fittings to the service brake pneumatic plumbing, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 29, 2026.Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2602.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.