NHTSA recall 13V-152 (13V152000)
parking brake recall reported April 22, 2013 - about 701 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V152000
- Also written as
- 13V-152
- Manufacturer number
- RVXX1302
- Reported
- April 22, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~701
- Component
- parking brake
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-152 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.