Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #13V152000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V152000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Affecting model year 2011-2013 vhd and vnl vehicles manufactured december 13, 2010, through july 17, 2012 Includes 701 affected units, Leaking Brake Pressure may Lead to Wheel End Fire, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2011-2013 vhd and vnl vehicles manufactured december 13, 2010, through july 17, 2012
Defect 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.
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.