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Volvo Trucks North America - Delayed Brake Activation/FMVSS 121
Published: February 18, 2025Recall ID: 25V102000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Delayed brake activation can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2025 New VN trucks. The brakes may take longer than expected to activate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Affected Products
Delayed Brake Activation/FMVSS 121
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Delayed Brake Activation/FMVSS 121 |
| Nhtsa id | 25V102000 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V102000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Defect summary | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2025 New VN trucks. The brakes may take longer than expected to activate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems." |
| Completion rate | 87.50 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will install a new pneumatic circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 11, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2502. |
| Consequence summary | Delayed brake activation can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | RVXX2502 |
| Potentially affected | 8 |
| Report received date | 2025-02-18T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |