Volvo VNL (4) 2024-2026 Recall: Loose Load Lock Bars Risk Cargo Loss
Volvo is recalling certain 2024-2026 VNL (4) trucks due to load lock clamps that may loosen, causing cargo loss and crash risk. Owners must have clamps replaced by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loose or unsecured load lock bar can result in a loss of cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Volvo is recalling specific 2024-2026 VNL (4) trucks because load lock clamps can loosen, potentially causing cargo to fall off and increasing crash risk. This affects truck owners who use these vehicles for commercial cargo transport. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/82139-volvo-vnl-4-2024-2026-recall-loose-load-lock-bars.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/82139-volvo-vnl-4-2024-2026-recall-loose-load-lock-bars · Updated September 23, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V802000
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“Volvo VNL (4) 2024-2026 Recall: Loose Load Lock Bars Risk Cargo Loss.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/82139-volvo-vnl-4-2024-2026-recall-loose-load-lock-bars. Based on NHTSA recall #25V802000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V802000).
Why it’s dangerous
The load lock clamps on the back of the cab can loosen over time, causing the load lock bars to become unsecured. This may lead to cargo falling off the truck, creating a road hazard and increasing the chance of a crash.
Who’s affected
Truck owners with 2024-2026 Volvo VNL (4) models are most at risk. Commercial truck operators using these vehicles for cargo transport are particularly affected.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your truck has a 2024-2026 model year and is a Volvo VNL (4) series. The load lock clamps are located on the back of the cab.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealership
Dealers will replace the load lock clamps free of charge. Contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 800-528-6586 for assistance.
Verify VIN
Check your vehicle's VIN against the NHTSA.gov search tool starting November 27, 2025 to confirm if your truck is affected.
November 27, 2025
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the load lock clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2512. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 27, 2025.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 28 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Volvo Trucks
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volvo Trucks to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V802000 — Volvo Trucks Volvo VNL (4) 2024-2026 Recall: Loose Load Lock Bars Risk Cargo Loss Hello, I own a Volvo VNL (4) 2024-2026 Recall: Loose Load Lock Bars Risk Cargo Loss that is covered by recall 25V802000 from Volvo Trucks. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the load lock clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2512. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 27, 2025. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #25V802000 (November 20, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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