Volvo VNL: Brakes

Affects Volvo VNL · 2025–2026 — about 60 vehicles.

The hazard

Issue: On certain trucks, the brakes may release too slowly when the brake pedal is released. Canadian regulations require brakes to release within a certain time. Safety Risk: Brakes that release too slowly could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Volvo Trucks will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to install an additional brake release valve and fittings on the air brake system.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational