Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #99V055004

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V055004 by Volvo Trucks North America. Includes 285 affected units, VOLVO TRUCKS/AIR BRAKES, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V055004

Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America

Report Received Date: 1999-05-10T00:00:00

Subject: Volvo trucks/air brakes

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 285

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RVXX9903

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-yj8g_6k8u-ivyr

NHTSA ID: 99V055004

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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