Volvo VNL Trucks Recall Over Parking Brake Issue
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Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2024-2027 VNL vehicles due to potential inadequate parking brake force, which could lead to rollaway and increased crash risk.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 8, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2024-2027 VNL vehicles because they lack auxiliary parking brakes. In weight bias mode, there may not be enough weight on the parking brake axle, resulting in inadequate parking brake force.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are 2024-2027 model year VNL (4) vehicles manufactured by Volvo Trucks North America. A total of 3,200 units are affected, as indicated by the recall data. The NHTSA campaign number is 26V076000, and Volvo Trucks' recall number is RVXX2601. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved can be searched on NHTSA.gov starting February 17, 2026.
What You Should Do
Owners should expect interim notification letters by March 23, 2026, informing them of the safety risk. Once the final remedy is available around June 3, 2026, additional letters will be sent. Contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 800-528-6586 for information, and dealers will replace the brake chambers free of charge.
Why This Matters
Inadequate parking brake force can cause a vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash and potential injuries. This recall addresses a critical safety defect in commercial trucks.
Source
This information is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For more details, visit the NHTSA website at https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V076000.
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