NHTSA recall 13E022000 · Equipment
Parking brake › Conventional › Air
Reported Apr 30, 2013416 vehicles affectedPrevost Cars, Inc.Maker’s number SR13-31
The defect
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.
The risk
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
The remedy
Prevost will notify owners and dealers will inspect, and replace the brake chambers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 21, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558. Prevost's campaign recall number is SR13-31.