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2012 VOLVO VHD Recall - Campaign #13V152000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

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
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
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.
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