NHTSA recall 99V-055 (99V055004)

service brakes, air recall reported May 10, 1999 - about 285 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V055004
Also written as: 99V-055
Manufacturer number: RVXX9903
Reported: May 10, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~285
Component: service brakes, air

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

WITHOUT SUFFICIENT TORQUE ON THE GUIDE PAWL CAP SCREW, THE BRAKES COULD GRADUALLY LOSE ADJUSTMENT, INCREASING THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-055 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Volvo VN - 1999

Volvo WG - 1999

Volvo WX - 1999

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