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. Volvos 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.