2026-2027 Volvo Vnr (4) Antilock Control Module Recall (26V260)
Volvo Trucks North America · 2,800 vehicles · Reported April 23, 2026
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 2,800 2025-2027 Volvo Vnl (4); 2026-2027 Volvo Vnr (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). A loss of anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash or injury. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 26V260 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V260000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | RVXX2605 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | April 23, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Vehicles | 2025-2027 Volvo Vnl (4); 2026-2027 Volvo Vnr (4) |
| Units affected | 2,800 |
| Build dates | January 8, 2024 to April 15, 2026 |
| Component | Service Brakes, Air > Antilock > Control Unit / Module |
| Safety risk | A loss of anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash or injury. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2026-2027 Volvo Vnr (4) in recall 26V260?
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).
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).
Is it safe to drive a 2026-2027 Vnr (4) with recall 26V260?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A loss of anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash or injury.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A loss of anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash or injury.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Vnr (4) shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the control unit and module, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 26V260?
Recall 26V260 covers 2,800 vehicles: 2025-2027 Volvo Vnl (4); 2026-2027 Volvo Vnr (4).
NHTSA lists 2,800 vehicles in this campaign, built January 8, 2024 to April 15, 2026. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-2027 | Volvo | Vnl (4) |
| 2026-2027 | Volvo | Vnr (4) |
What is the fix for the Vnr (4) antilock control module recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect the rear brake modulator electrical connectors, install a protective cover, and replace the rear brake modulators, as necessary, free of charge.
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.
When was recall 26V260 announced?
Volvo Trucks North America reported recall 26V260 to NHTSA on April 23, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as June 8, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| January 8, 2024 | First affected vehicle built (per Volvo Trucks North America's filing). |
| April 15, 2026 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| April 23, 2026 | Volvo Trucks North America filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 26V260000. |
| June 8, 2026 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 5 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 828 days. If your Vnr (4) was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Vnr (4) is part of recall 26V260?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V260 is open on your Vnr (4), it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 26V260000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Vnr (4) owners do about recall 26V260?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 26V260000 applies to your Vnr (4).
- Call a Volvo dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the control unit and module happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Vnr (4) owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 2 of them about the brakes.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the brakes have been filed since recall 26V260 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 6 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 2 of them involve the brakes. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2026 Volvo Vnl (4): 4 complaints in total, 1 about the brakes
- 2025 Volvo Vnl (4): 2 complaints in total, 1 about the brakes
- 2027 Volvo Vnl (4): 0 complaints in total, 0 about the brakes
- 2027 Volvo Vnr (4): 0 complaints in total, 0 about the brakes
- 2026 Volvo Vnr (4): 0 complaints in total, 0 about the brakes
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
I am submitting this complaint to report a serious safety issue involving a Volvo VNL truck. The vehicle was purchased new on December 12, 2025 and currently has approximately 22,000 miles. Since shortly after purchase, the truck has experienced a defect in the braking system.
2026 Volvo Vnl (4) owner, OH, NHTSA complaint 11722395, filed March 6, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Volvo New VN. The contact stated that the electrical outlets were inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering and brake line functionality, and the alignment was off. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated.
2025 Volvo Vnl (4) owner, CO, NHTSA complaint 11653646, filed April 9, 2025
Can recall 26V260 make my Vnr (4) a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Brake defects are safety defects. California's lemon law presumption can apply after two repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, when the manufacturer has been notified directly.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2026-2027 Volvo Vnr (4) has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 26V260
Is the 26V260000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed June 8, 2026.
How do I know if my Vnr (4) is part of recall 26V260000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 26V260000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Volvo. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.