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1999 Volvo Ac problems

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Owner complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
19

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Recalls 1

Service brakes, airReported May 10, 1999 · 285 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 99V055004 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Volvo Ac 19

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Is the 1999 Volvo Ac reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1999 Volvo Ac.

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1 recall, covering service brakes, air.

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