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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 11V265📅 May 3, 2011

2011–2012 Volvo VHD & 2011–2012 Volvo VNL + 1 more recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
11V265000
Manufacturer recall #
RVXX1103
Manufacturer
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
2,765
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
Owner phone
1-800-528-6586
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 12, 2011
Built
Oct 15, 2010 – Jan 31, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
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 http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 11V265 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 11V265?

2011–2012 Volvo VHD & 2011–2012 Volvo VNL + 1 more. 2,765 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Volvo dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-528-6586.