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The 2026 Volvo VNL (4) has 13 recalls, the most serious being a wheel lug nut defect that can allow a wheel to detach while driving, and a dynamic steering system malfunction that can cause sudden loss of steering control.
On the braking side, three separate issues affect this truck. Vehicles in weight bias mode without auxiliary parking brakes may have insufficient force on the parking brake axle, allowing the truck to roll away on a slope. The service brakes on some trucks can take longer than expected to release, affecting how the vehicle responds when brake pressure is lifted. Unprotected electrical connectors on the rear brake modulators can short circuit and knock out both anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control.
Several recalls cover lighting and visibility. Turn signals may not function properly, the roof center marker lights may fail to illuminate, automatic high beams may not switch to low beam when approaching other vehicles, and when towing, trailer lights and turn signals may not illuminate at all. The hazard switch backlighting can also fail, making it hard to locate the control in low light.
A loose load lock clamp on the back of the cab can allow load lock bars to come free and drop onto the road. The instrument panel can fail while driving, cutting off the speedometer and warning lights. There is also a door latch concern where an incorrectly installed interior cable can prevent the door from opening from inside the cab.
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At a glance
What can fail
Wheel lug nuts can loosen, allowing the wheel to separate from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect wheel and hub surfaces, remove masking material, and replace worn components at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
Rear brake modulator electrical connectors lack protection and can short circuit, disabling anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control.
What the fix does
Dealer will inspect connectors, install protective covers, and replace rear brake modulators as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The turn signal system may not function properly due to a software issue in the turn signal indicator.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the turn signal indicator software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The service brake may take longer than expected to release, which could affect stopping performance and violates federal brake system standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will install an additional brake valve and fittings to the service brake pneumatic plumbing at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The instrument panel may stop working while you're driving, which prevents you from seeing gauges and displays needed to operate the vehicle safely.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace your instrument panel cluster at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The parking brake may not work strongly enough when the vehicle is in weight bias mode, because there isn't enough weight on the parking brake axle.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the brake chambers at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The automatic high beam headlights may not switch to low beams when they should, leaving high beams on when other vehicles are present.
What the fix does
Software will be updated over-the-air to turn off the automatic high beam feature. A permanent fix is being developed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The load lock clamps on the back of the cab may loosen, causing the load lock bars to become unsecured.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the load lock clamps at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The roof center marker lights may not turn on, which violates federal lighting standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the center roof marker light at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The interior door handle's latch cable may be installed incorrectly, which can prevent the door from opening.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the door latch cable and pivot clip at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The body control module may be improperly manufactured, causing trailer lights to fail to illuminate when towing a trailer.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the trailer body input/output module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The dynamic steering and oversteer guidance feature may malfunction, causing loss of steering control.
What the fix does
The oversteer guidance feature will be disabled through an over-the-air update or at a dealer, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The hazard switch backlighting may stop working, making it difficult to see the control in low-light conditions.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the vehicle's master control unit software at no charge to restore the backlighting function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
