The 2027 Volvo VNL (4) has 4 recalls, the most serious involving lug nuts that can loosen and allow a wheel to detach, creating a loss of vehicle control and a road hazard for other drivers.
On the brake side, two separate concerns affect this truck. Vehicles not equipped with auxiliary parking brakes can experience inadequate holding force when weight is distributed unevenly across the axles through weight bias mode, meaning the parking brake may not prevent the truck from rolling away on a slope or incline. Separately, unprotected electrical connectors on the rear brake modulators can short circuit and knock out both the anti-lock brake system and electronic stability control at the same time, leaving the driver with reduced ability to stop in a panic situation or maintain stability on slippery roads. There is also a lighting concern: the turn signals on certain vehicles may not function properly, meaning other drivers and pedestrians have no reliable warning when the truck is about to change direction or make a turn.
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.
We may earn a commission for purchases made through these links.
At a glance
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.
At a glance
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.
At a glance
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.
