NHTSA Recall 13V152000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V152000; Date: Apr. 22, 2013
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Volvo VHD; 2012 Volvo VHD; 2013 Volvo VHD; 2011 Volvo VNL; 2012 Volvo VNL; 2013 Volvo VNL
Component: Parking Brake:conventional:air
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 701
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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