Recall Of The Day Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Good day everyone.  One recall has been issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  The issue is fire caused by a dragging parking brake.  This certainly could ruin your day if you own one of these vehicles. 

If your vehicle is affected, PLEASE have your vehicle repaired.


Report Receipt Date: APR 30, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13E022000
Component(s): PARKING BRAKE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 497     

 

Equipment Brand NamePart No. or Model No.Production Dates

• PREVOSTMGM TYPE 24 J-SERIES -                                                  

Manufacturer: Prevost Cars, Inc.

     

SUMMARY:

Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain MGM Type 24-J series piston parking brake chambers sold as service replacement parts. The affected brake chambers may leak air pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.

CONSEQUENCE:

Overheated brake components could result in a fire.

REMEDY:

Prevost will notify owners and dealers will inspect, and replace the brake chambers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by the end of June 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-418-883-2888 FREE  end_of_the_skype_highlighting x 6558. Prevost's campaign recall number is SR13-31.

NOTES:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-888-327-4236 FREE  end_of_the_skype_highlighting (TTY 1-800-424-9153 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-800-424-9153 FREE  end_of_the_skype_highlighting), or go to www.safercar.gov.