Recall 26V076 covers 800 2024-2027 Volvo Vnl (4) trucks with inadequate parking brake force. Free brake-chamber repair once Volvo opens it.
Volvo is recalling 800 2024-2027 Vnl (4) trucks without auxiliary parking brakes because weight bias mode can leave too little weight on the parking brake axle for adequate holding force. The defect can let the truck roll away and increase crash risk, and the Volvo dealer repair will be free once Volvo opens the final remedy.
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What's wrong?
The parking brake on 2024-2027 Volvo Vnl (4) trucks is meant to hold the truck in place after the driver sets it. The brake chamber is part of that system: it converts air pressure and spring force into mechanical clamping force at the brake, so the parked truck stays held when the service brakes are released.
These trucks have a specific equipment combination: 6*4 axle configuration, electronic suspension, and no auxiliary parking brakes. In weight bias mode, the truck shifts enough weight away from the axle with the parking brake that the brake does not get the holding force it needs. That design gap leaves the parking brake force inadequate for that condition.
There is no warning sign before failure. The driver has no reported pedal feel, noise, or warning message to use as an early clue; the risk is that the truck does not stay held after the parking brake is set.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027 model years with the same Bendix disc-brake chamber listed for the parking brake.
| 2027 Volvo Vnl (4) | Parking brake |
|---|---|
| 2024 Volvo Vnl (4) | Parking brake |
| 2025 Volvo Vnl (4) | Parking brake |
| 2026 Volvo Vnl (4) | Parking brake |
| Units affected | 800 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
Inadequate parking brake force can let the truck roll away, increasing the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before the parking brake fails to hold, so use extra care when parking and follow Volvo's interim instructions. Repair will be free at any franchised Volvo dealer once Volvo opens it.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024-2027 Volvo Vnl (4) is included in this recall.
- Wait for Volvo's final remedy letter before scheduling the free brake-chamber replacement.
- Contact a franchised Volvo dealer once the final remedy opens to schedule the brake-chamber replacement that addresses inadequate parking-brake force.
- Reference recall number 26V076 and Volvo recall RVXX2601 when you call the dealer.
- Avoid parking with the truck in weight bias mode until the repair is complete, and make sure the truck is secured against rollaway when parked.
What happens at the repair
Volvo is still in the interim stage for this recall. Owners were notified of the safety risk, and Volvo expects to send final remedy letters once the repair opens, anticipated June 3, 2026. At the dealer, a Volvo technician will replace the brake chambers, free under the recall. Do not treat the final repair as available until Volvo opens it for scheduling. If you've already paid for a related brake chamber repair, Volvo's standard reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Keep your repair paperwork for the service desk or customer service claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| February 10, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 17, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| February 17, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| February 17, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| March 23, 2026 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V076?
Recall 26V076 covers 800 2024-2027 Volvo Vnl (4) vehicles without auxiliary parking brakes. In weight bias mode, the parking-brake axle can lack enough weight for proper parking brake force, increasing rollaway and crash risk. Volvo dealers will replace the brake chambers for free.
What should I do if my 2024-2027 Volvo Vnl (4) is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 26V076. If it is, contact a franchised Volvo dealer and ask about the brake-chamber replacement. The final repair is free once Volvo opens it, and Volvo anticipates the final remedy on June 3, 2026.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Volvo says dealers will replace the brake chambers free of charge. Use recall 26V076 when you call the dealer service desk.
Is it safe to drive my Volvo Vnl (4) before the repair?
The recall warns that inadequate parking brake force can let the vehicle roll away, increasing crash risk. Follow Volvo's interim instructions, use extra care when parking, and ask a franchised Volvo dealer what to do until the brake-chamber replacement is available.
When will Volvo notify owners about recall 26V076?
Volvo mailed interim safety letters on March 23, 2026. Those letters explain the risk before the final repair opens. Volvo anticipates the final remedy on June 3, 2026, with additional letters after the repair is available.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V076000 |
|---|---|
| Volvo customer service | 800-528-6586 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V076 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V076000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →