NHTSA Campaign 13V152000

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

Issued by Volvo Trucks North America · Reported Apr 22, 2013 · 701 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 VHD and VNL vehicles manufactured December 13, 2010, through July 17, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with an MGM Type 24 J-series piston parking brake chamber. The brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.

Consequence

Overheated brake components could result in a fire.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners and the brake chambers will be replaced as needed, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or before, June 17, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000. Volvo’s campaign recall number is RVXX1302.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
VOLVO VHD 2011 701
VOLVO VHD 2012 701
VOLVO VHD 2013 701
VOLVO VNL 2011 701
VOLVO VNL 2012 701
VOLVO VNL 2013 701

Source: NHTSA Campaign 13V152000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.