2011 Volvo Vhd | 2012 Volvo Vhd | 2013 Volvo Vhd | 2012 Volvo Vnl | 2011 Volvo Vnl | 2013 Volvo Vnl — Parking brake: conventional: air
Published April 22, 2013 · Recall initiated: April 22, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V152000, published April 22, 2013. Recalling firm: Volvo Trucks North America; 2011 Volvo Vhd | 2012 Volvo Vhd | 2013 Volvo Vhd | 2012 Volvo Vnl | 2011 Volvo Vnl | 2013 Volvo Vnl — Parking brake: conventional: air.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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. Volvos campaign recall number is RVXX1302.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLVO
- Model
- VHD
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Lot
- 2011 VOLVO VHD | 2012 VOLVO VHD | 2013 VOLVO VHD | 2012 VOLVO VNL | 2011 VOLVO VNL | 2013 VOLVO VNL
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Volvo Vhd | 2012 Volvo Vhd | 2013 Volvo Vhd | 2012 Volvo Vnl | 2011 Volvo Vnl | 2013 Volvo Vnl — Parking brake: conventional: air recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V152000 on April 22, 2013. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Volvos campaign recall number is RVXX1302.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLVO. Model: VHD.