NHTSARecalled Apr 22, 2013 · #13V152000
Leaking Brake Pressure may Lead to Wheel End Fire
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
Product details
- Product
- Leaking Brake Pressure may Lead to Wheel End Fire
- 2011-2013 VHD and VNL
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Model numbers
- 2013 VHD
- UPCs
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What you should do
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.