2012 VOLVO VHD RECALL - #13V152000
RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE : CONVENTIONAL : AIR
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2012 VOLVO VHD |
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| Manufacturer |
Volvo Trucks North America |
| Manufactured between |
12/13/2010 - 7/17/2012 |
| Recalled on |
4/22/2013 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
701 |
| Recalled for |
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2012 VOLVO VHD Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS
2012 VOLVO VHD Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE
2012 VOLVO VHD Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2012 VOLVO VHD Recall for SEAT BELTS
2012 VOLVO VHD Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2012 VOLVO VHD Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2012 VOLVO VHD Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2012 VOLVO VHD Recall for VISIBILITY/WIPER
2012 VOLVO VHD Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2012 VOLVO VHD Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, UPPER BALL JOINT
2012 VOLVO VHD Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER BALL JOINT
2012 VOLVO VHD Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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