NHTSA Recall 99V055004
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V055004; Date: May. 10, 1999
Without sufficient torque on the guide pawl cap screw, the brakes could gradually lose adjustment, increasing the vehicle stopping distance.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Volvo AC; 1999 Volvo VN; 1999 Volvo WG; 1999 Volvo WX
Component: Air Brake
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America Inc
Affected Units:: 285
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 17, 1999
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