Recall 15V847000: 2015–2016 Vanguard Cimc DRY Freight Trailer, 2015–2016 Vanguard Cimc Reefer Trailer
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 16, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 85
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (Vanguard) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 CIMC Dry Freight and Refrigerated trailers manufactured October 22, 2014, to October 2, 2015, and equipped with certain Meritor EX225L2 or EX225L+ axles. The affected axle assemblies have caliper bolts that may not have been properly tightened, allowing the caliper mounting bolts to back out and the caliper to detach from the axle flange.
The risk
If the caliper detaches from the axle flange, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Vanguard will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the caliper bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Vanguard customer service at 1-219-253-2000, or Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221. Vanguard's number for this recall is 15E083.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2015 Vanguard Cimc DRY Freight Trailer
- 2016 Vanguard Cimc DRY Freight Trailer
- 2015 Vanguard Cimc Reefer Trailer
- 2016 Vanguard Cimc Reefer Trailer
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V847000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 15E083
- Manufacturer
- Vanguard National Trailer Corporation
- Owner letters
- Dec 18, 2015
- Components
- Service brakes, air:disc:caliper (Brakes)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology