VOLVO VHD 2011: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V152000

Make Model Year
VOLVO VHD 2011
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-04-22 2013-04-22

Production Dates: 2010-12-13 - 2012-07-17

Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX1302

Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 701

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

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.

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.

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.