1999 VOLVO WG Recall - Campaign #99V055004

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1999 VOLVO WG RECALL - #99V055004

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR AIR BRAKE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS. SOME OF THE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS HAD INSUFFICIENT TORQUE APPLIED TO THE GUIDE PAWL CAP SCREW.

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Vehicle 1999 VOLVO WG Manufacturer VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC Manufactured between 1/12/1999 - 1/18/1999 Recalled on 5/12/1999 Influenced by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC Owners Notified on 5/17/1999 # Affected 285 Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR AIR BRAKE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS. SOME OF THE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS HAD INSUFFICIENT TORQUE APPLIED TO THE GUIDE PAWL CAP SCREW. Consequences WITHOUT SUFFICIENT TORQUE ON THE GUIDE PAWL CAP SCREW, THE BRAKES COULD GRADUALLY LOSE ADJUSTMENT, INCREASING THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE. Corrective action DEALERS WILL CHECK THE TORQUE ON THE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTER GUIDE PAWL. IF THERE IS NO TORQUE, THE BRAKES WILL BE ADJUSTED AND THE GUIDE PAWL WILL BE TIGHTENED TO 15-20 FT. LBS. Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 17, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). See also 1999 VOLVO WG Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, FILLER PIPE AND CAP 1999 VOLVO WG Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK 1999 VOLVO WG Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES 1999 VOLVO WG Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 1999 VOLVO WG Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 1999 VOLVO WG Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 1999 VOLVO WG Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TAIL LIGHTS, SWITCH