The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·13V152000·Announced 2013-04-22

Volvo Recalls 2011-2013 VHD and VNL Trucks for Brake Fire Risk

Volvo is recalling 2011-2013 VHD and VNL trucks because a parking brake defect may cause overheating and fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake system) where the source explicitly states that overheated components could result in a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 VHD and VNL vehicles manufactured between December 13, 2010, and July 17, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with an MGM Type 24 J-series piston parking brake chamber that may leak pressure. This leak can cause the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released.

The dragging brake can lead to overheated brake components, which could result in a fire. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall covers the specified model years and manufacturing dates.

Volvo will notify owners and replace the brake chambers 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO VHD, VNL
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Truck
Hazard
Affected units
701

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • VHD
  • VNL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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