Volvo VNL, VHD +1 more: Service brakes — slack adjusters

Affects Volvo VNL, VHD, VNM · 2011–2012 — about 3K vehicles.

The hazard

SLACK ADJUSTERS WITH THIS FLOW NOTCH COULD CRACK UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational