PREVOST MGM TYPE 24 J-SERIES 9999: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

Make : PREVOST Model : MGM TYPE 24 J-SERIES Year : NO YEAR
Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 13E022000
Date Owner's Notified: 2013-08-21 Date Received by ODI: 2013-04-30 Date Added to Database: 2013-05-03
Manufacturers Involved: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR13-31
Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 416
Summary:
      Prevost Cars, Inc. "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.
Consequence:
      Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
Remedy:
      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.
Report Initiator: ODI E Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.