Make : VOLVO Model : WG Year : 1999
Build Dates : 19990112 - 19990118
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V055004
Date Owners Notified: 19990517 Date Received by ODI: 19990510 Date Added to Database: 19990512
Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX9903
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number of Units Affected: 285
Summary of the Safety Concern:
      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:
      WITHOUT SUFFICIENT TORQUE ON THE GUIDE PAWL CAP SCREW, THE BRAKES COULD GRADUALLY LOSE ADJUSTMENT, INCREASING THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE.
Remedy:
      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.
Report Initiator: MFR Vehicles Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
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