Recall 11V265000: 2011–2012 Volvo VHD, 2011–2012 Volvo VNL, 2012 Volvo VNM
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- May 3, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 2,765
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
Slack adjusters with this flow notch could crack under normal braking conditions causing loss of braking which could result in a vehicle crash.
The fix
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V265000
- Manufacturer campaign
- RVXX1103
- Manufacturer
- VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Owner letters
- Aug 12, 2011
- Components
- Service brakes, air:slack adjusters (Brakes)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology