2011 VOLVO VNL 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 VNL |
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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 VNL Recall for VISIBILITY, POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
2011 VOLVO VNL Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2011 VOLVO VNL Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2011 VOLVO VNL Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2011 VOLVO VNL Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2011 VOLVO VNL Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, AIR
2011 VOLVO VNL Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2011 VOLVO VNL Recall for VISIBILITY/WIPER
2011 VOLVO VNL Recall for FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING
2011 VOLVO VNL Recall for FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
2011 VOLVO VNL Recall for TIRES
2011 VOLVO VNL Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
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