Recall 26V184 affects 115 2025-2026 Volvo Vnl (4) trucks for instrument panel failure. Repair will be free at any franchised Volvo dealer once available.
Volvo is recalling 115 2025-2026 Vnl (4) trucks because the instrument panel can fail while driving. When the display stops showing critical safety information, the driver loses speedometer or warning light cues that help prevent a crash; the Volvo dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The instrument cluster in a 2025-2026 Volvo Vnl (4) is the display panel the driver uses for key driving information. It shows controls and readouts that help the driver understand what the truck is doing while it is moving. The panel has to stay powered and readable for the truck to meet the federal controls and displays standard.
On affected trucks, the cluster has internal connections that were built with a soldering process error during component assembly. Solder is the metal joint that holds electrical connections together. When that connection is defective, the instrument cluster can go blank intermittently while driving, leaving the driver without the normal panel display.
There is no warning sign before failure. The first thing a driver notices is the instrument cluster going blank, and the condition can appear while the truck is already on the road.
Who's affected?
VINs became searchable on April 1, 2026.
| 2026 Volvo Vnl (4) | instrument panel |
|---|---|
| 2025 Volvo Vnl (4) | instrument panel |
| Units affected | 115 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the instrument panel display fails, the driver can lose speedometer readings or warning lights, which increases crash risk. There is no warning sign before the display failure, so schedule the recall work promptly if your VIN is included. Repair will be free at any franchised Volvo dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025-2026 Volvo Vnl (4) is included in this recall.
- Watch for Volvo's owner letter expected May 24, 2026, then contact a franchised Volvo dealer about the free repair.
- Ask the dealer about the instrument-panel-cluster replacement that fixes the display failure affecting speedometer and warning-light information.
- Call Volvo customer service at 800-528-6586 with questions and reference recall number 26V184 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. If the instrument panel goes blank or warning lights stop displaying, stop in a safe place and call the dealer.
What happens at the repair
The final dealer repair is not listed as available yet. Once Volvo opens the repair, a Volvo technician will replace the instrument panel cluster covered by this recall. The replacement parts and labor will be free. Volvo used its general reimbursement plan on file, so documented out-of-pocket repairs tied to this instrument panel cluster issue can be submitted under the manufacturer's standard reimbursement plan. Keep receipts and repair paperwork together for the service desk or Volvo customer service.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 25, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 1, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| April 1, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 1, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V184?
Recall 26V184 covers 115 2025-2026 Volvo Vnl (4) vehicles with an instrument panel cluster that can fail while driving. If the display stops showing critical safety information, including the speedometer or warning lights, crash risk increases. Volvo dealers will replace the cluster for free.
What should I do if my 2025-2026 Volvo Vnl (4) is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 26V184. If it is, contact a franchised Volvo dealer to schedule the instrument panel cluster replacement. Reference recall number 26V184 or Volvo recall RVXX2603 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to fix safety defects at no cost to owners. Volvo dealers will replace the affected instrument panel clusters free of charge, including parts and labor.
Is it safe to drive my Volvo Vnl (4) before the repair?
The safety risk is loss of critical display information while driving. If the instrument panel stops showing the speedometer or warning lights, the driver loses information needed to operate the vehicle safely. Confirm your VIN, then ask a Volvo dealer for repair timing and service guidance.
When will Volvo notify owners about recall 26V184?
Volvo expects to mail owner notification letters on May 24, 2026. You do not need to wait for a letter to act. Check your VIN, then contact a franchised Volvo dealer and reference recall 26V184 or Volvo recall RVXX2603.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V184000 |
|---|---|
| Volvo customer service | 800-528-6586 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V184 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V184000 |
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 →