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.
Volvo Trucks North America – Leaking Brake Pressure may Lead to Wheel End Fire
| Report Received Date | 04/22/2013 |
| NHTSA ID | 13V152000 |
| Consequence Summary | Overheated brake components could result in a fire. |
| Corrective Action | 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 Code | RVXX1302 |
| Potentially Affected | 701 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V152000) |
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