NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Volvo Trucks North America - ECU Malfunction May Impair Safety Systems
Published: November 18, 2025Recall ID: 25E077000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU) part numbers K163499 and K190048. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.
Affected Products
ECU Malfunction May Impair Safety Systems
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | ECU Malfunction May Impair Safety Systems |
| Nhtsa id | 25E077000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25E077000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Defect summary | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU) part numbers K163499 and K190048. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working. |
| Completion rate | 0.00 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2513. |
| Consequence summary | Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | RVXX2513 |
| Potentially affected | 46 |
| Report received date | 2025-11-18T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |