Recall 13V152000

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

Report Date
20130422
Component
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Affected Vehicles
6 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

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

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.