NHTSA Recall 11V265000: Slack adjusters (service brakes)
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,765 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Volvo Vhd.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V265000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RVXX1103 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › SLACK ADJUSTERS |
| Report received | May 3, 2011 |
| Owner notification | August 12, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Slack adjusters with this flow notch could crack under normal braking conditions causing loss of braking which could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
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.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V265000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.