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2011-2013 Volvo VHD and Volvo VNL recall: air

Volvo Trucks North America reported this safety recall on April 22, 2013. It covers about 701 vehicles.

vehicles affected
701
reported
Apr 22, 2013
related complaints
2

Parking brake: conventional: air

What is wrong
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.
Risk
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
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.

Recall number 13V152000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about brakes problems.

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Questions about recall 13V152000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2013 Volvo VHD and Volvo VNL air?

Yes. Recall 13V152000, reported on April 22, 2013, covers about 701 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V152000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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