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Volvo Trucks North America - Delayed Brake Release/FMVSS 121
Published: March 25, 2026Recall ID: 26V186000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A delayed brake release can increase the risk of crash.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Delayed Brake Release/FMVSS 121
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Delayed Brake Release/FMVSS 121 |
| Nhtsa id | 26V186000 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V186000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Defect 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." |
| Corrective action | Dealers will install an additional brake valve and fittings to the service brake pneumatic plumbing, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed May 8, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in May 24, 2026.Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2602. |
| Consequence summary | A delayed brake release can increase the risk of crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | RVXX2602 |
| Potentially affected | 222 |
| Report received date | 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |