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Volvo Trucks North America - Rear Brake Modulators May Short Circuit
Published: April 23, 2026Recall ID: 26V260000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loss of anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Product Description & Identification
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026-2027 VNR (4) and 2025-2027 VNL (4) vehicles. The rear brake modulators may have unprotected electrical connectors that can short circuit and lead to a loss of the anti-lock brake system (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC).
Affected Products
Rear Brake Modulators May Short Circuit
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Rear Brake Modulators May Short Circuit |
| Nhtsa id | 26V260000 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V260000 |
| 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 2026-2027 VNR (4) and 2025-2027 VNL (4) vehicles. The rear brake modulators may have unprotected electrical connectors that can short circuit and lead to a loss of the anti-lock brake system (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC). |
| Completion rate | 14.25 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect the rear brake modulator electrical connectors, install a protective cover, and replace the rear brake modulators, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 8, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2605. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026. |
| Consequence summary | A loss of anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash or injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | RVXX2605 |
| Potentially affected | 2800 |
| Report received date | 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |