2011 Volvo Vnl | 2012 Volvo Vnl | 2011 Volvo Vhd | 2012 Volvo Vhd | 2012 Volvo Vnm — Service brakes, air: slack adjusters
Published May 3, 2011 · Recall initiated: May 3, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V265000, published May 3, 2011. Recalling firm: Volvo Trucks North America; 2011 Volvo Vnl | 2012 Volvo Vnl | 2011 Volvo Vhd | 2012 Volvo Vhd | 2012 Volvo Vnm — Service brakes, air: slack adjusters.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLVO
- Model
- VNL
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Lot
- 2011 VOLVO VNL | 2012 VOLVO VNL | 2011 VOLVO VHD | 2012 VOLVO VHD | 2012 VOLVO VNM
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Volvo Vnl | 2012 Volvo Vnl | 2011 Volvo Vhd | 2012 Volvo Vhd | 2012 Volvo Vnm — Service brakes, air: slack adjusters recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V265000 on May 3, 2011. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLVO. Model: VNL.