2011 VOLVO VHD RECALL - #11V265000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SLACK ADJUSTERS
VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 VHD, VNL, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 VNM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 15, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH GUNITE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS. DUE TO AN INCOMPLETE "KNITTING" OF THE IRON AT THE TIME OF CASTING, INADEQUATE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSING CAN OCCUR, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE HOUSING TO BREAK AT THE HANDLE UNDER NORMAL OPERATING LOADS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2011 VOLVO VHD |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
10/15/2010 - 1/31/2011 |
| Recalled on |
5/3/2011 |
| Influenced by |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Owners Notified on |
8/12/2011 |
| # Affected |
2,765 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS |
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| Description |
VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 VHD, VNL, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 VNM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 15, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH GUNITE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS. DUE TO AN INCOMPLETE "KNITTING" OF THE IRON AT THE TIME OF CASTING, INADEQUATE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSING CAN OCCUR, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE HOUSING TO BREAK AT THE HANDLE UNDER NORMAL OPERATING LOADS. |
| Consequences |
SLACK ADJUSTERS WITH THIS FLOW NOTCH COULD CRACK UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
VOLVO TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT SLACK ADJUSTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 12, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586. |
| Notes |
VOLVO TRUCKS RECALL NO. RVXX1103.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
| See also |
2011 VOLVO VHD Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2011 VOLVO VHD Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2011 VOLVO VHD Recall for SEAT BELTS
2011 VOLVO VHD Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, AIR
2011 VOLVO VHD Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2011 VOLVO VHD Recall for VISIBILITY/WIPER
2011 VOLVO VHD Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, UPPER BALL JOINT
2011 VOLVO VHD Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER BALL JOINT
2011 VOLVO VHD Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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