VOLVO 2011 VOLVO VHD Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2011 VOLVO VHD
Brand
VOLVO
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2011
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2011 VOLVO VHD vehicles due to parking brake:conventional:air issues. Overheated brake components could result in a fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026