Recall RVXX1302 – Leaking Brake Pressure may Lead to Wheel End Fire

Overheated brake components could result in a fire.

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Overheated brake components could result in a fire.

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V152000
  • Manufacturer Volvo Trucks North America
  • Components PARKING BRAKE
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 701

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.

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.

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