Prevost Car (US) – Leaking Brake Pressure may Lead to Wheel End Fire

Prevost Cars (Prevost) is recalling certain MGM Type 24-J series piston parking brake chambers sold as service replacement parts. The affected brake chambers may leak air pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.


Report Received Date 04/30/2013
NHTSA ID 13E022000
Consequence Summary Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
Corrective Action Prevost will notify owners and dealers will inspect, and replace the brake chambers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 21, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558. Prevost's campaign recall number is SR13-31.
Recall Code SR13-31
Potentially Affected 416
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13E022000)

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